(1):

(n.) A benefice conferred on a person by the founder or patron, without either presentation or institution by the ordinary, or induction by his orders. See the Note under Benefice, n., 3.

(2):

(a.) Vested or vesting by donation; as, a donative advowson.

(3):

(n.) A gift; a largess; a gratuity; a present.