dative
- Adjective. (grammar) Noting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter or indirect object, generally indicated in English by ''to'' or ''for'' with the objective.
- Adjective. (legal) In one’s gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office or other privilege.
- Adjective. (legal) Removable, as distinguished from perpetual; — said of an officer.
- Adjective. (legal) Given by a judge, as distinguished from being cast upon a party by the law itself.
- Adjective. (science) formed by two electrons contributed by one atom.
- Noun. (grammar) The dative case.
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