Donative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdəʊnətɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Donative is an adjective meaning Being or relating to a donation.
Meaning
Being or relating to a donation.
More Meanings
- A gift; a largess; a gratuity.
- (ecclesiastical law) A benefice conferred on a person by the founder or patron, without either presentation or institution by the ordinary, or induction by his orders.
Example Sentences
Romans […]were[…] entertain'd with public shows and donatives.
Word Forms
- donatives
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dedicative, dedicatory, eleemosynous, deaconal, deific, contributional.
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