dative

dative (day-tiv), n. [fr. French datif “of giving”]

1. Roman & civil law. An appointment made by judicial or magisterial authority; esp., something granted that is not provided by law or a will. • In Scotland, an executor-dative is a court-appointed executor.

2. Hist. Something that can be given or retracted at will, such as an appointment to a nonperpetual office. — Also spelled datif.


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