donatio mortis causa en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin dōnātiō (“donation, gift”) + mortis (“death”) + causā (“on account of”, postposition). Literally a gift on account of (one's) death.
Meanings
- A deathbed gift: a future gift given in expectation of the donor's imminent death and only delivered upon the donor's death.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| donationes mortis causa | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
donatio inter vivos (antonym(s) of “a gift given during the donor's life”)