donative
/ˈdɑnətɪv/
noun
- A gift, donation, or something given freely, especially money or property.
- The university received a large donative from an anonymous alumnus.
- The charity's annual report listed every donative over one thousand dollars.
- In ancient Rome, emperors sometimes gave a donative to soldiers to secure their loyalty.
adjective
- Given as a gift or donation; relating to a gift.
- Donative promises are not always legally enforceable.
- The donative clause in the will specified that the money be used for scholarships.
- The museum's donative collection included rare manuscripts and paintings.