'Dotation' definitions:

Definition of 'Dotation'

From: GCIDE
  • Dotation \Do*ta"tion\, n. [LL. dotatio, fr. L. dotare to endow, fr. dos, dotis, dower: cf. F. dotation. See Dot dowry.]
  • 1. The act of endowing, or bestowing a marriage portion on a woman. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Endowment; establishment of funds for support, as of a hospital or eleemosynary corporation. --Blackstone. [1913 Webster]