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Donative
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What's The Definition Of Donative?Synonyms | Synonyms for Donative: Related Terms | Find terms related to Donative: See Also | Donative In Webster's Dictionary \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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