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donation definition

do·na·tion (dō nā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the act of donating
  2. a gift or contribution, as to a charitable organization

Etymology: ME donacioun < L donatio < donatus, pp. of donare < donum, gift < IE *donom < base *do-, give: see date

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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