\Don"a*tive\, n. [L. donativum, fr. donare: cf. F.
donatif. See {Donate}.]
1. A gift; a largess; a gratuity; a present. ``The Romans
   were entertained with shows and donatives.'' --Dryden.
2. (Eccl. Law) 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.

\Don"a*tive\, a.
Vested or vesting by donation; as, a donative advowson.
--Blackstone.