donative

[ don-uh-tiv, doh-nuh- ]

noun

1. a gift or donation.

donative

/ ˈdəʊnətɪv /

noun

1. a gift or donation
2. a benefice capable of being conferred as a gift

adjective

1. of or like a donation
2. being or relating to a benefice

Word History and Origins

Origin of donative¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Latin dōnātīvum, noun use of neuter of dōnātīvus gratuitous, equivalent to dōnāt ( us ) ( donation ) + -īvus -ive

Word History and Origins

Origin of donative¹

C15: from Latin dōnātīvum donation made to soldiers by a Roman emperor, from dōnāre to present

Example Sentences

The officials said that in the measures announced Monday, the United States would lift the cap on family remittances, previously set to $1,000 per quarter, and authorize donative remittances to non-family members.

From Reuters

Paying monthly homeowner association payments is not a donative act; it is mandated by law, the failure of which results in foreclosure of one's property.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a concept called “donative intent,” and its presence is necessary in order for any contribution to rise to the level of a good tax donation.

From Forbes

Do you possess the necessary donative intent if you otherwise wouldn’t have contributed to the cause, and are doing it merely to avoid being publicly chastised by your Facebook friends?

From Forbes

While the principle of donative intent is very real, in recent years, the courts have tied this principle to a “quid pro quo test,” which states that in order for a donation to lack donative intent, the donor must anticipate receiving a financial benefit from the contribution commensurate with the value the donor transferred to the charity.

From Forbes