Found 1 items, similar to Donative.
English → English (gcide) Definition: Donative Donative \Don"a*tive\, n. [L. donativum, fr. donare: cf. F. donatif. See Donate.] 1. A gift; a largess; a gratuity; a present. “The Romans were entertained with shows and donatives.” --Dryden. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] Donative \Don"a*tive\, a. Vested or vesting by donation; as, a donative advowson. --Blackstone. [1913 Webster] ||