Legal Definitions - pro donatione

Definition: Pro donatione (proh d-nay-shee-oh-nee) is a Latin term used in Roman and civil law to refer to a gift or a case of gift. It is a ground of usucapio, which means the acquisition of ownership by long possession begun in good faith.

Example: If someone gives you a car as a gift, it is considered pro donatione. If you possess the car for a long time and in good faith, you may acquire ownership of the car through usucapio.

Explanation: This means that if you possess the car for a certain period of time, you may become the legal owner of the car even if you did not buy it or receive it through inheritance. This is because the law recognizes the importance of long possession and good faith in acquiring ownership.