donative Copy link Outline 1. dōnātīvum (given by emperors to their soldiers)2. congiārium (also used of other presents • donative: 1. dōnātīvum (given by emperors to their soldiers): Suet.: Tac. 2. congiārium (also used of other presents: strictly, a present of a congius apiece; hence esp. of presents in kind): Liv.: Quint.