1. Noun
A gift; a largess; a gratuity; a present.
2. Noun
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.
3. Adjective
Vested or vesting by donation; as, a donative advowson.
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