DONATIVE, noun [Latin , to give.] 1. A gift; a largess; a gratuity; a present; a dole. The Romans were entertained with shows and donatives. 2. In the canon law, a benefice given and collated to a person, by the founder or patron, without either presentation, institution or induction by the ordinary. DONATIVE, adjective Vested or vesting by donation; as a donative advowson.
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