Etymology

Adjective

1. Noting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter or indirect object, generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective.
2. In one’s gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office or other privilege.
3. Removable, as distinguished from perpetual; — said of an officer.
4. Given by a judge, as distinguished from being cast upon a party by the law itself
5. formed by two electrons contributed by one atom