Do*ta"tion (?), 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.
2. Endowment; establishment of funds for
support, as of a hospital or eleemosynary corporation.
Blackstone.