Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Donative \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.

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