Meaning of Dative

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Dative

1. 1
   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.

2. 2
   a.

   In one's gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office.

3. 3
   a.

   Removable, as distinguished from perpetual; -- said of an officer.

4. 4
   a.

   Given by a magistrate, as distinguished from being cast upon a party by the law.

5. 5
   n.

   The dative case. See Dative, a., 1.

6. 6
   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.

7. 7
   a.

   In one's gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office.

8. 8
   a.

   Removable, as distinguished from perpetual; -- said of an officer.

9. 9
   a.

   Given by a magistrate, as distinguished from being cast upon a party by the law.

10. 10
    n.

    The dative case. See Dative, a., 1.