Dative /(?)/

Da·tive

Dative

a.
  1. Noting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter object, and is generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective. (Gram.)
  2. In one's gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office. (Law)

Phrases & Compounds
Dative executor
one appointed by the judge of probate, his office answering to that of an administrator.

Dative

n.
  1. The dative case. See Dative, a., 1.