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donation

do·na·tion

UK/dəʊˈneɪʃən/ US/doʊˈneɪʃən/ fairly common

noun

1.

a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause

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2.

act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity

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Origin

From Middle English donacion, donation, from Middle French donation, from Latin dōnātiō (“a present”), from dōnō (“to give”), from dōnum (“a gift”). Recorded in English since the 15th century. Equivalent to donate + -ion.

Phrases

  • blood donation
  • egg donation
  • living donation
  • organ donation

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