donative Meaning, Definition & Usage

Don"a*tive noun

Etymology

L. donativum, fr. donare: cf. F. donatif. See Donate.

Definitions

1. A gift; a largess; a gratuity; a present. "The Romans were entertained with shows and donatives." Dryden.
2. (Eccl. 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. See the Note under Benefice, n., #3.

Don"a*tive adjective

Definitions

1. Vested or vesting by donation; as, a donative advowson. Blackstone.