donative Meaning, Definition & Usage

Don"a*tive noun
Etymology
L. donativum, fr. donare: cf. F. donatif. See Donate.
Definitions
  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 adjective
Definitions
  1. Vested or vesting by donation; as, a donative advowson. Blackstone.

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