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donation

do·na·tion [ dō náysh'n ] (plural do·na·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. gift or contribution: a gift or contribution, especially a sum of money given to a charity
All donations will be gratefully accepted.

2. act of giving: the act of giving something, especially money to a charity

[15th century. Via French< Latin donation-< Latin donare "give" < donum "gift"]
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