donative trustglossary / donative trust A trust that establishes a gift of a beneficial interest in property for a beneficiary.• Most trusts are donative trusts. — Also termed gratuitous trust. [Cases: Trusts 35(1). C.J.S. Trover and Conversion § 55.] 词条贡献者 双语律师Jason,国内知名法学院国际贸易专业,擅长翻译各类与出口管制、经济制裁及海关相关的法律文件。