n. [ LL. dotatio, fr. L. dotare to endow, fr. dos, dotis, dower: cf. F. dotation. See Dot dowry. ] 1. The act of endowing, or bestowing a marriage portion on a woman. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Endowment; establishment of funds for support, as of a hospital or eleemosynary corporation. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]