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donative |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Donative \Don"a*tive\, n. [L. donativum fr donare: cf F. donatif See {Donate}.] 1. A gift; a largess; a gratuity; a present. ``The Romans were entertained with shows and donatives.'' --Dryden. 2. (Eccl. 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 See the Note under {Benefice}, n., 3. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Donative \Don"a*tive\, a. Vested or vesting by donation; as a donative advowson. --Blackstone.
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