Definition of Datve
Da"tive (?), a. [L. dativus
appropriate to giving, fr. dare to give. See 2d Date.]
1. (Gram.) Noting the case of a noun
which expresses the remoter object, and is generally indicated in
English by to or for with the objective.
2. (Law) (a) In one's
gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an
office. (b) Removable, as distinguished
from perpetual; -- said of an officer. (c)
Given by a magistrate, as distinguished from being cast upon a
party by the law. Burril. Bouvier.
Dative executor, one appointed by the judge
of probate, his office answering to that of an
administrator.
Da"tive, n. [L. dativus.]
The dative case. See Dative, a.,
1.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- (Grammar) Noting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter or indirect object, generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective.
- (Law) In one's gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office.
- (Law) Removable, as distinguished from perpetual; — said of an officer.
- (Law) Given by a magistrate, as distinguished from being cast upon a party by the law — Burril. Bouvier
- The dative case.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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