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Definition of Donative
1. n. A gift; a largess; a gratuity; a present.
2. a. Vested or vesting by donation; as, a donative advowson.
Definition of Donative
1. Adjective. Of, pertaining to, or being a donation ¹
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Definition of Donative
1. a donation [n -S] - See also: donation
Medical Definition of Donative
1. 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)