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donation
noun
do·na·tion
dō-ˈnā-shən
Synonyms
Examples of donation in a Sentence
The organization is funded by private donations.
We are grateful for the donation of whatever you can afford to give.
trying to encourage the donation of blood
Recent Examples on the Web
While Bass’ allies applauded her work on homelessness, others privately questioned how far the donations raised by LA4LA would go, arguing that billions are ultimately needed to fix the problem.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024
The church said it, along with the Bay Area Psychedelic Network, will set up a booth to dispense thousands of bottles of water, and any donations received will go to that non-profit organization.
—Mallory Moench, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024
Centurión says Peru was not aware of the existence of Rowe’s archaeological collection prior to the donation.
—Juan B. García, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2024
During Saturday’s anniversary celebration, the troop will also be accepting donations for a few renovation projects, including a roof replacement, that will help the Paxson cabin transition into a new century of service.
—Theresa Cisneros, Orange County Register, 18 Apr. 2024
Thomas’s project Breaking Bread NYC seeks to put community fridges throughout New York and nourish its communities with nutritious foods that are donation based.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024
The largest donations were to the Beau Biden Foundation -- named for their late son, who died of brain cancer -- and Women’s Wellness Space, both of which received $5,000.
—Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2024
Astronomers Without Borders is collecting glasses to then disperse the donations across the globe for the next eclipse.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
The league hopes to promote structure for the kids and teens to prevent violence among the city's youth and is funded by Hampton and donations from the community.
—Jade Thomas, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Donation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/donation. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
Kids Definition
donation
noun
do·na·tion
dō-ˈnā-shən
: a giving of something without charge
also
: the thing given (as to charity)
Legal Definition
donation
noun
do·na·tion
1
: the making of an especially charitable gift
2
in the civil law of Louisiana
: a voluntary transfer of ownership of property from one person to another compare sale
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disguised donation
: a transfer of property (as a sale) that does not have a sufficient reciprocal consideration (as a proportional price) so that it is considered a gratuitous donation and must meet the statutory requirements for a donation (as a notarial act) to be valid
called also donation in disguise
compare simulation
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donation inter vivos
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-ˌin-tər-ˈvī-ˌvōs, -ˌin-ter-ˈvē-ˌvōs
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: a donation that transfers property owned by the donor and that takes effect upon the donee's acceptance compare gift inter vivos at gift
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donation mortis causa
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-ˈmȯr-tis-ˈkȯ-zə, -ˈmȯr-tēs-ˈkau̇-sä
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: a donation that is to take effect on the donor's death and that is revocable compare gift causa mortis at gift
3
: something that is transferred by a donation
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