1. a gift or donation, especially one given formally or officially
Usage: formal
2. a largess or bonus given by a ruler to soldiers or citizens
Usage: historical

1. of, relating to, or having the nature of a gift or donation
Usage: formal

Examples

• The wealthy patron made a generous donative to the museum.
• Roman emperors often distributed donatives to maintain loyalty among their troops.
• The scholarship was established as a donative fund for deserving students.
• His donative spirit was evident in his numerous charitable contributions.
• The foundation received several donative bequests from former members.
• Ancient records show donatives were given during coronation ceremonies.