donative

noun

do·na·tive | \ˈdō-nə-tiv,

ˈdä-\

Definition of donative

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a special gift or donation

donative

adjective

do·na·tive | \ same or ˈdō-ˌnā-,

dō-ˈ\

Definition of donative (Entry 2 of 2)

: 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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donative

adjective

do·na·tive | \ˈdō-nə-tiv

\

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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