donative

English

Adjective

donative (comparative more donative, superlative most donative)

1. Of, pertaining to, or being a donation

Noun

donative (plural donatives)

1. A gift; a largess; a gratuity.
   • Dryden

     The Romans were entertained with shows and donatives.

2. (ecclesiastical law) A benefice conferred on a person by the founder or patron, without either presentation or institution by the ordinary, or induction by his orders.