dative

  1. 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.
  2. Adjective.  (legal) In one’s gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office or other privilege.
  3. Adjective.  (legal) Removable, as distinguished from perpetual; — said of an officer.
  4. Adjective.  (legal) Given by a judge, as distinguished from being cast upon a party by the law itself.
  5. Adjective.  (science) formed by two electrons contributed by one atom.
  6. Noun.  (grammar) The dative case.

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