per formam doni

adverb

per for·​mam do·​ni

per¦fȯrˌmämˈdōˌnē

: in accordance with the terms of the gift

—used of the disposition of an estate as designated by the donor rather than by operation of the law

Word History

Etymology

Latin, through the form of a gift

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