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Dative   Listen
adjective
Dative  adj.  
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.
Dative executor, one appointed by the judge of probate, his office answering to that of an administrator.






Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48








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Words linked to "Dative" :   dative case, dative bond, oblique case



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