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Meaning of 'dative' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Dative [ a.]
- Noting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter object, and is generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective.
- In one's gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office.
- Removable, as distinguished from perpetual; -- said of an officer.
- Given by a magistrate, as distinguished from being cast upon a party by the law.
2 . Dative [ n.]
- The dative case. See Dative, a., 1.

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