·noun The dative case. ·see Dative, ·adj, 1.
II. Dative ·adj Given by a magistrate, as distinguished from being cast upon a party by the law.
III. Dative ·adj Removable, as distinguished from perpetual;
— said of an Officer.
IV. Dative ·adj In one's gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an Office.
V. Dative ·adj Noting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter object, and is generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective.