donee

[ doh-nee ]

noun

, Law.

1. a person to whom a gift is made.
2. a person who has a power of appointment in property.

donee

/ dəʊˈniː /

noun

1. a person who receives a gift
2. a person to whom a power of appointment is given

Word History and Origins

Origin of donee¹

First recorded in 1515–25; don(or) + -ee

Word History and Origins

Origin of donee¹

C16: from don ( or ) + -ee

Example Sentences

And even involuntary kindness, grudging kindness, doesn't bestow upon the donor the right to direct the affairs of the donee.

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In other cases the lay donee is to hold the land by church right or by minster right.

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The gratitude of the donee is a rich recompense to the donor—purity of motive refines the joys of each.

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As a hard and fast donee, he is not a success; as a beggar, he is disgusting even to himself.

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The second is the ingratitude of the donee—and the Abbe Gabriel may be certain of our deep and lasting gratitude.

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Related Words

• heir
• recipient