Definitions
act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity
Word origin
From Middle English donacion, donation, from Middle French donation, from Latin dōnātiō (“a present”), from dōnō (“to give”), from dōnum (“a gift”). Recorded in English since the 15th century. Equivalent to donate + -ion.
Used in a sentence
“They were collecting donations for the elderly at Christmas.”
“And some donation freely to estate On the bless'd lovers.”
“After donation there is an absolute change and alienation of the property of the thing given.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Gift to a cause”8 letters
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