do·na·tive
| \ ˈdō-nə-tiv
, ˈdä- \
, ˈdä- \
Definition of donative
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a special gift or donation
donative
adjective
do·na·tive
| \ ˈdō-nə-tiv
, ˈdä- or ˈdō-ˌnā-
, dō-ˈnā- \
, ˈdä- or ˈdō-ˌnā-
, dō-ˈnā- \
Definition of donative (Entry 2 of 2)
: of or relating to donation
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Synonyms for donative
Synonyms: Noun
- bonus,
- cumshaw,
- dividend,
- extra,
- gratuity,
- gravy,
- gravy train,
- lagniappe,
- perk,
- perquisite,
- throw-in,
- tip
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“Donative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/donative. Accessed 17 Jun. 2021.
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donative
adjective
do·na·tive
| \ ˈdō-nə-tiv
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Legal Definition of donative
1
: having the character of a donation
a donative transfer
2
: of or relating to donation
donative intent donative capacity
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The first known use of donative was in the 15th century
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