| donative | 1. A gift; a largess; a gratuity; a present. "The Romans were entertained with shows and donatives." 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. 3. Origin: L. Donativum, fr. Donare: cf. F. Donatif. See Donate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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