donee

[ doh-nee ]

noun

, Law.

1. a person to whom a gift is made.
2. a person who has a power of appointment in property.

donee

/ dəʊˈniː /

noun

1. a person who receives a gift
2. a person to whom a power of appointment is given

Word History and Origins

Origin of donee¹

First recorded in 1515–25; don(or) + -ee

Word History and Origins

Origin of donee¹

C16: from don ( or ) + -ee

Example Sentences

Looks like he a puncture may have donee for him.

From The Guardian

This process has been in place for years, and even Treasury and the IRS acknowledge in their new rule that it “works effectively, with the minimal burden on donors and donees.”

From Wall Street Journal

Because the Form 8283 failed to include the donee’s signature and failed to disclose the consideration petitioners received from the donee, their appraisal summary did not comply with the regulations.

From Forbes

A spokeswoman for the Canadian Revenue Agency, Magali Deussing, said that the tax law “does not regulate whether a registered charity or other qualified donee can disclose donor information.”

From New York Times

Gifts are generally made to a specific donee.

From Forbes

Related Words

• heir
• recipient