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Webster 1913 Edition


Donee

Do-nee′

,
Noun.
[OF.
doné
, F.
donné
, p. p. See the preceding word.]
1.
The person to whom a gift or donation is made.
2.
(Law)
Anciently, one to whom lands were given; in later use, one to whom lands and tenements are given in tail; in modern use, one on whom a power is conferred for execution; – sometimes called the appointor.

Webster 1828 Edition


Donee

DONEE

,
Noun.
[L., to give.]
1.
The person to whom a gift or donation is made.
2.
The person to whom lands or tenements are given or granted; as a donee in fee-simple or fee-tail.

Definition 2024


donee

donee

English

Noun

donee (plural donees)

  1. Someone who receives a gift from a donor.
    John became the donee of the bone marrow donated by his brother.

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