donative
Americannoun
noun
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a gift or donation
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a benefice capable of being conferred as a gift
adjective
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of or like a donation
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being or relating to a benefice
Etymology
Origin of donative
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin dōnātīvum, noun use of neuter of dōnātīvus gratuitous, equivalent to dōnāt ( us ) ( see donation) + -īvus -ive
Example Sentences
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The officials said that in the measures announced Monday, the United States would lift the cap on family remittances, previously set to $1,000 per quarter, and authorize donative remittances to non-family members.
From Reuters • May 16, 2022
A large donative secured them the support of the Prætorian guard, and the joyous senate eagerly bestowed upon the new Augustus all the titles of imperial power.
From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History by Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir
What soldier takes donative or pay from confederate, not to say from hostile kings, except he be an open deserter and rebel?
From St. Peter, His Name and His Office As set forth in holy scripture by Allies, Thomas W.
In honor of his services in this contest, the Federal Diet voted General Dufour a sabre of honor and a donative of forty thousand francs.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 82, August, 1864 by Various
A donative right by the Father's delegation, by which he hath all power given in heaven and in earth, Mat. xxviii.
From A Hind Let Loose Or, An Historical Representation of the Testimonies of the Church of Scotland for the Interest of Christ. With the True State Thereof in All Its Periods by Shields, Alexander
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