Donation

do-nā′shun, n. act of giving: that which is given, a gift of money or goods: ( law ) the act by which a person freely transfers his title to anything to another.— n. Dō′nary , a thing given to a sacred use.— v.t. Donāte′ , to present a gift.— n. Don′ative , a gift: a gratuity: a benefice presented by the founder or patron without reference to the bishop.— adj. vested or vesting by donation.— ns. Donā′tor , one who makes a gift, a donor; Don′atory ( Scots law ), one to whom lands escheated to the crown are made over; Donee′ , the person to whom a gift is made; Dō′nor , a giver: a benefactor.— Dona nob is , the last section of the ma , beginning 'Dona nob is pacem.' [Fr.,—L. donāre , -ātum — donum , a gift— dăre , to give.]