-dotation-

n. [ L. donatio; cf. F. donation. ] 1. The act of giving or bestowing; a grant. [ 1913 Webster ]

After donation there is an absolute change and alienation of the property of the thing given. South. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That which is given as a present; that which is transferred to another gratuitously; a gift. [ 1913 Webster ]

And some donation freely to estate
On the bless'd lovers. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Law) The act or contract by which a person voluntarily transfers the title to a thing of which be is the owner, from himself to another, without any consideration, as a free gift. Bouvier. [ 1913 Webster ]

Donation party, a party assembled at the house of some one, as of a clergyman, each one bringing some present. [ U.S. ] Bartlett.

Syn. -- Gift; present; benefaction; grant. See Gift. [ 1913 Webster ]