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don⋅a⋅tive

  [don-uh-tiv, doh-nuh-]
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–noun
a gift or donation.
Origin:
1400–50; late ME < L dōnātīvum, n. use of neut. of dōnātīvus gratuitous, equiv. to dōnāt(us) (see donation ) + -īvus -ive
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don·a·tive   (dō'nə-tĭv, dŏn'ə-)   
n.  A special donation; a gift.
adj.  Characterized by, constituting, or subject to donation.

[Latin dōnātīvum, from neuter of dōnātīvus, of a donation, from dōnātus, past participle of dōnāre, to give; see donation.]
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Main Entry: do·na·tive
Pronunciation: 'dO-n&-tiv
Function: adjective
1 : having the character of a donation donative transfer>
2 : of or relating to donation <donative intent> <donative capacity>
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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