Donative
/ˈdəʊnətɪv/ adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A gift; a largess; a gratuity.
"Romans […]were[…] entertain'd with public shows and donatives."
- 2 A benefice conferred on a person by the founder or patron, without either presentation or institution by the ordinary, or induction by his orders.
Adjective
- 1 Being or relating to a donation.
Example
More examples"Romans […]were[…] entertain'd with public shows and donatives."
Etymology
From Latin dōnātīvum (“a gratuity”), from dōnō (“I give [a present]”), from dōnum (“gift”).