dative

Denoting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter or indirect object, generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective.

Formed by two electrons contributed by one atom; see dative bond.

(no longer used) In one’s gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office or other privilege.

(no longer used) Removable, as distinguished from perpetual; — said of an officer.

(no longer used) Given by a judge, as distinguished from being cast upon a party by the law itself.

(no longer used) Given in advance; not needed to be calculated.

The dative case.

A word inflected in the dative case.