Donativum (plural donativa) was the name given to the gifts of money dispersed to the soldiers of the Roman legions or to the Praetorian Guard by the Roman Emperors. The English translation is donative. The purpose of the donativa varied: some were expressions of gratitude for favors received, and others outright bribery for favors expected in ret... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donativum