donnée
noun
don·née dȯ-ˈnā 
(ˌ)də-
plural données dȯ-ˈnā(z)
(ˌ)də-
: the set of assumptions on which a work of fiction or drama proceeds
Word History
Etymology
French, from feminine of donné, past participle of donner to give, from Latin donare to donate — more at donation
First Known Use
1876, in the meaning defined above