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Noun: donation  dow'ney-shun
  1. A voluntary gift (as of money, service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
    "Their generous donation helped the charity build a new shelter";
    - contribution
     
  2. Act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity
    "Their donation to the disaster relief fund made a significant impact";
    - contribution

Derived forms: donations

Type of: gift, giving

Encyclopedia: Donation, Pennsylvania