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DATIVE
dative, dative case
(noun) the category of nouns serving as the indirect object of a verb
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
dative (not comparable)
(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.
(obsolete, legal) In one’s gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office or other privilege.
(obsolete, legal) Removable, as distinguished from perpetual; — said of an officer.
(obsolete, legal) Given by a judge, as distinguished from being cast upon a party by the law itself.
(science) Formed by two electrons contributed by one atom; see dative bond.
Noun
dative (plural datives)
(grammar) The dative case.
Anagrams
• DeVita
Source: Wiktionary
Da"tive, a. Etym: [L. dativus appropriate to giving, fr. dare to give. See 2d Date.]
1. (Gram.)
Definition: 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. Etym: [L. dativus.]
Definition: The dative case. See Dative, a.,
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Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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