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