Don"a*tive (?), n. [L. donativum, fr. donare: cf. F. donatif. See Donate.]
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.
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Don"a*tive, a.
Vested or vesting by donation; as, a donative advowson.
Blackstone.
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