(1):
(a.) Given by a magistrate, as distinguished from being cast upon a party by the law.
(2):
(a.) Removable, as distinguished from perpetual; - said of an officer.
(3):
(n.) The dative case. See Dative, a., 1.
(4):
(a.) In one's gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office.
(5):
(a.) Noting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter object, and is generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective.