Meaning of 'donative'

Find the meaning of the word ‘donative’

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Meaning of ‘donative’

3 definitions found.

donative

A gift; a largess; a gratuity; a present. "The Romans were entertained with shows and donatives." Dryden.

(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.,

Vested or vesting by donation; as, a donative advowson. Blackstone.

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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