dativea.[L. dativus appropriate to giving, fr. dare to give. See 2d Date.]1. (Gram.) Noting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter object, and is generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective.()2. (Law) In one's gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office.(Burril. Bouvier.)Dative executor, one appointed by the judge of probate, his office answering to that of an administrator.()n.[L. dativus.] The dative case. See Dative, a., 1.()