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donatary

noun
do·​na·​tary | \ ˈdōnəˌterē, ˈdän-\
plural -es

Definition of donatary

Scots law
: the receiver of a donation specifically : the receiver of any right bestowed by the king after its forfeiture to the crown

History and Etymology for donatary

Medieval Latin donatarius, from Latin donatus (past participle of donare to present, grant) + -arius -ary

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