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\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.
\Don"a*tive\, a. Vested or vesting by donation; as, a donative advowson. --Blackstone.

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