do·na·tive
ˈdō-nə-tiv 
ˈdä-,
or
ˈdō-ˌnā-
dō-ˈnā-
: of or relating to donation
Examples of donative in a Sentence
Noun
the support of the military was bought with a large donative to a couple of well-placed generals
regarded her annual bonus as a just recompense for her job performance and not as some corporate donative
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Dallas News, 16 Oct. 2022
In addition, the administration will authorize donative remittances.
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Adjective
This gives the intended beneficiary the right to demand use of the funds and also ensures that the use matches up with your donative intent.
—Dallas News, 16 Oct. 2022
In addition, the administration will authorize donative remittances.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 16 May 2022
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“Donative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/donative. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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donative
adjective
do·na·tive
ˈdō-nə-tiv
1
: having the character of a donation
a donative transfer
2
: of or relating to donation
donative intent
donative capacity
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