Donative

/ˈdoʊnətɪv/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or involving a donation or gift; given as a free gift without exchange.

Etymology

From Latin donativus, derived from donare (to give) plus -ive (forming adjectives). Used in legal and commercial contexts to describe freely given gifts.

Kelly Says

A 'donative' gift is one given purely out of kindness—when you give something 'donative,' you're not expecting anything back, which makes it genuinely generous!

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