dative

adj

1. (not-comparable)Denoting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter or indirect object, generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective.
2. (not-comparable, obsolete)In one’s gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office or other privilege.
3. (not-comparable, obsolete)Removable, as distinguished from perpetual; — said of an officer.
4. (not-comparable, obsolete)Given by a judge, as distinguished from being cast upon a party by the law itself.
5. (not-comparable)Formed by two electrons contributed by one atom; see dative bond.
6. (not-comparable, obsolete)Given in advance; not needed to be calculated.

noun

1. The dative case.
2. A word inflected in the dative case.