About The Word Dotation
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What's The Definition Of Dotation?Synonyms | Synonyms for Dotation: Related Terms | Find terms related to Dotation: See Also | Dotation In Webster's Dictionary \Do*ta"tion\, n. [LL. dotatio, fr. L. dotare to endow,
fr. dos, dotis, dower: cf. F. dotation. See {Dot} dowry.]
1. The act of endowing, or bestowing a marriage portion on a
woman.
2. Endowment; establishment of funds for support, as of a
hospital or eleemosynary corporation. --Blackstone.
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