Definitions for: Donative






Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

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.


Don"a*tive, a.
Vested or vesting by donation; as, a donative advowson.
--Blackstone.

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