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donee - Dictionary Entry

donee

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/ˌdəʊˈniː/

Definitions

  1. A person who receives a gift or donation.
  2. A recipient in a legal agreement or property transfer.

Usage Examples

  • The donee expressed gratitude for the generous donation.
  • In the will, the property was transferred to the donee.
  • The charity selected several donees for the annual grant.

Etymology

Derived from Old French doné, past participle of donner ("to give"), from Latin donare.

Synonyms

  • Recipient
  • Beneficiary
  • Grantee
  • Heir

Antonyms

  • Donor
  • Giver
  • Grantor
  • Contributor

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish beneficiario /beneˈfiθjaɾjo/
French bénéficiaire /bene.fi.sjɛʁ/
German Empfänger /ɛmˈpfɛŋɐ/
Hindi प्राप्तकर्ता (Praptakarta) /prɑːptəˈkarta/
Tamil பெறுநர் (Perunar) /peɾuːnaɾ/

(More translations in over 20 global and 30 Indian languages available upon request.)

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /dəʊˈniː/
  • American English: /doʊˈniː/

Historical Usage

Used in legal and financial contexts from the early 17th century to denote a person receiving property or benefits.

Cultural Nuances

Often used in legal documents and charitable contexts where a clear distinction between donor and recipient is necessary.

More Information

The term "donee" is frequently used in contracts, wills, and other legal documents to indicate the person who is the recipient of a gift, donation, or inheritance. The relationship between donor and donee is critical in property law and charitable giving.

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