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do·na·tion \dōˈnāshən sometimes dəˈ-\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English donatyowne, from Latin donation-, donatio, from donatus (past participle of donare to give as a gift, present, grant, from donum gift, from dare to give) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at date 1. archaic : a formal grant of sovereignty or dominion 2. : the action of making a gratuitous gift or free contribution especially to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution or utility < yearly donation of prizes for scholastic and athletic achievement > 3. : voluntary alienation of property : gratuitous transfer of property from one to another 4. a. : assignment of public land on liberal terms under act of Congress to settlers b. : a portion of land so assigned < owner of the donation land claim on which the town was built > 5. : a free contribution : gift < the money value of donations to needy applicants > |