(Christianity) An early Christian belief which maintained that apostate priests were incapable of administering the sacraments, as opposed to the orthodox view that any sacrament administered by a properly ordained priest or bishop is valid, regardless of how sinful he is or if he has converted to another religion.

present participle of donate

(rare) Donor, one who donates.

plural of donator

A rank in some knightly orders.

(obsolete) A grammar; a primer.

plural of donat

(chiefly chemistry) Capable of being donated.

A surname.

plural of Donat