dotation (countable and uncountable, plural dotations)
The act of endowing, or bestowing a marriage portion on a woman.
Endowment; establishment of funds for support, as of a hospital or eleemosynary corporation.
Source: Wiktionary
Do*ta"tion, n. Etym: [LL. dotatio, fr. L. dotare to endow, fr. dos, dotis, dower: cf. F. dotation. See Dot dowry.]
1. The act of endowing, or bestowing a marriage portion on a woman.
2. Endowment; establishment of funds for support, as of a hospital or eleemosynary corporation. Blackstone.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 November 2024
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