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Donative
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Part of speech: noun (n.)
1. A gift; a largess; a gratuity; a present. "The Romans were entertained with shows and donatives." Dryden.
2. 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.,
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: adjective (a.)
Vested or vesting by donation; as, a donative advowson. Blackstone.