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Donative

//ˈdəʊnətɪv// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Being or relating to a donation.
Noun
  1. 1
    A gift; a largess; a gratuity.

    "Romans […]were[…] entertain'd with public shows and donatives."

  2. 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.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin dōnātīvum (“a gratuity”), from dōnō (“I give [a present]”), from dōnum (“gift”).

Etymology 2

From Latin dōnātīvum (“a gratuity”), from dōnō (“I give [a present]”), from dōnum (“gift”).

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