donative

1 of 2

noun

do·​na·​tive ˈdō-nə-tiv How to pronounce donative (audio)
ˈdä-
: a special gift or donation

donative

2 of 2

adjective

do·​na·​tive ˈdō-nə-tiv How to pronounce donative (audio)
ˈdä-,
or
ˈdō-ˌnā- How to pronounce donative (audio)
dō-ˈnā-
: of or relating to donation

Examples of donative in a Sentence

Noun the support of the military was bought with a large donative to a couple of well-placed generals regarded her annual bonus as a just recompense for her job performance and not as some corporate donative
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Adjective
This gives the intended beneficiary the right to demand use of the funds and also ensures that the use matches up with your donative intent. Dallas News, 16 Oct. 2022 In addition, the administration will authorize donative remittances. Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 16 May 2022

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin donativus, from donatus

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1559, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of donative was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Donative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/donative. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Legal Definition

donative

adjective
do·​na·​tive ˈdō-nə-tiv How to pronounce donative (audio)
1
: having the character of a donation
a donative transfer
2
: of or relating to donation
donative intent
donative capacity
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