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do·na·tive | \ ˈdō-nə-tiv 
, ˈdä- \
, ˈdä- \Definition of donative
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a special gift or donation
donative
adjectivedo·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
adjectivedo·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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The first known use of donative was in the 15th century
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