Dative

Definition of Dative

Da´tive
a.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) In one's gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office.
Dative executor
one appointed by the judge of probate, his office answering to that of an administrator.
n.1.The dative case. See Dative, a., 1.

Related Words

dative case, oblique, oblique case
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