donation

noun

do·na·tion dō-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce donation (audio)

: the act or an instance of donating: such as

: the making of a gift especially to a charity or public institution

: a free contribution : gift

Example Sentences

The organization is funded by private donations. We are grateful for the donation of whatever you can afford to give. trying to encourage the donation of blood

Recent Examples on the Web MacKenzie Scott has made yet another generous donation — this time to the nonprofit organization California Community Foundation (CCF).

Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Redstone Federal Credit Union made a $3 million donation to the school.

Lee Roop | Lroop@al.com, al, 7 Sep. 2022 The new emails, obtained through a public records request by ProPublica and The Lever, appear to confirm that Seid made the donation.

Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 6 Sep. 2022 Earlier this year, billionaire philanthropist Mackenzie Scott made a $436M donation to the leading non-profit in an effort to drive their efforts to address home insecurity among underserved families.

Jasmine Browley, Essence, 26 Aug. 2022 The Republican Governors Association made a $1 million donation to the campaign of Christine Drazan, Republican nominee for Oregon governor, on Friday.

oregonlive, 12 Aug. 2022 Parton made yet another $1 million donation to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville in June 2022, this time aimed at helping pediatric infectious disease research.

Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 3 Aug. 2022 Caesars made a $20,000 donation to the Diamondbacks Foundation as part of the opening ceremony.

José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 21 June 2022 Two days before Fortenberry was convicted, Stewart’s reelection campaign made a $1,000 donation to Fortbenberry’s campaign.

Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 June 2022 See More

Legal Definition

donation

noun

do·na·tion

: the making of an especially charitable gift

in the civil law of Louisiana : a voluntary transfer of ownership of property from one person to another compare sale

— disguised donation

: a transfer of property (as a sale) that does not have a sufficient reciprocal consideration (as a proportional price) so that it is considered a gratuitous donation and must meet the statutory requirements for a donation (as a notarial act) to be valid

called also donation in disguise

compare simulation

— donation inter vivos \\ -ˌin-tər-ˈvī-ˌvōs, -ˌin-ter-ˈvē-ˌvōs \\

: a donation that transfers property owned by the donor and that takes effect upon the donee's acceptance compare gift inter vivos at gift

— donation mortis causa \\ -ˈmȯr-tis-ˈkȯ-zə, -ˈmȯr-tēs-ˈkau̇-sä \\

: a donation that is to take effect on the donor's death and that is revocable compare gift causa mortis at gift

: something that is transferred by a donation

单词	donation
释义	donation noun do·na·tion dō-ˈnā-shən : the act or an instance of donating: such as a : the making of a gift especially to a charity or public institution b : a free contribution : gift Synonyms alms benefaction beneficence charity contribution philanthropy See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The organization is funded by private donations. We are grateful for the donation of whatever you can afford to give. trying to encourage the donation of blood Recent Examples on the Web MacKenzie Scott has made yet another generous donation — this time to the nonprofit organization California Community Foundation (CCF). Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Redstone Federal Credit Union made a $3 million donation to the school. Lee Roop \| Lroop@al.com, al, 7 Sep. 2022 The new emails, obtained through a public records request by ProPublica and The Lever, appear to confirm that Seid made the donation. Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 6 Sep. 2022 Earlier this year, billionaire philanthropist Mackenzie Scott made a $436M donation to the leading non-profit in an effort to drive their efforts to address home insecurity among underserved families. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 26 Aug. 2022 The Republican Governors Association made a $1 million donation to the campaign of Christine Drazan, Republican nominee for Oregon governor, on Friday. oregonlive, 12 Aug. 2022 Parton made yet another $1 million donation to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville in June 2022, this time aimed at helping pediatric infectious disease research. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 3 Aug. 2022 Caesars made a $20,000 donation to the Diamondbacks Foundation as part of the opening ceremony. José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 21 June 2022 Two days before Fortenberry was convicted, Stewart’s reelection campaign made a $1,000 donation to Fortbenberry’s campaign. Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English donatyowne, from Latin donation-, donatio, from donare to present, from donum gift; akin to Latin dare to give — more at date First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing donation make a donation make a donation Kids Definition donation noun do·na·tion dō-ˈnā-shən : something given to help those in need a donation to charity Legal Definition donation noun do·na·tion 1 : the making of an especially charitable gift 2 in the civil law of Louisiana : a voluntary transfer of ownership of property from one person to another compare sale — disguised donation : a transfer of property (as a sale) that does not have a sufficient reciprocal consideration (as a proportional price) so that it is considered a gratuitous donation and must meet the statutory requirements for a donation (as a notarial act) to be valid called also donation in disguise compare simulation — donation inter vivos \\ -ˌin-tər-ˈvī-ˌvōs, -ˌin-ter-ˈvē-ˌvōs \\ : a donation that transfers property owned by the donor and that takes effect upon the donee's acceptance compare gift inter vivos at gift — donation mortis causa \\ -ˈmȯr-tis-ˈkȯ-zə, -ˈmȯr-tēs-ˈkau̇-sä \\ : a donation that is to take effect on the donor's death and that is revocable compare gift causa mortis at gift 3 : something that is transferred by a donation donation noun 1 as in contribution a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution a generous donation to the orphanage from an anonymous benefactor Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance contribution charity benefaction offering philanthropy assistance grant alms bequest endowment legacy beneficence subsidy tithe aid welfare presentation relief present dole handout benevolence bestowal largess largesse 2 as in gift something given to someone without expectation of a return a chocolate cake was my donation to the office party Synonyms & Similar Words gift presentation present contribution offering donative giveaway award prize comp grant bestowal freebie largesse benefaction freebee bonus largess charity subsidy generosity tithe handsel fairing tribute lagniappe alms bequest philanthropy sacrifice courtesy reward benevolence windfall dole handout box tip beneficence oblation valentine remembrance dowry foy legacy gratuity care package propine boon favor Antonyms & Near Antonyms loan advance bribe sop peace offering douceur
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