Main Entry: do·na·tion

Pronunciation: \dō-ˈnā-shən\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English donatyowne, from Latin donation-, donatio, from donare to present, from donum gift; akin to Latin dare to give — more at date

Date: 15th century

: the act or an instance of donating: as a : the making of a gift especially to a charity or public institution b : a free contribution : gift