donative

English

Etymology

From Latin dōnātīvum (“a gratuity”), from dōnō (“I give [a present]”), from dōnum (“gift”).

Adjective

donative (comparative more donative, superlative most donative)

1. Being or relating to a donation.

Noun

donative (plural donatives)

1. A gift; a largess; a gratuity.
   • (Can we date this quote by John Dryden and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)

     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.