What is "dative executor"

Dative \Da"tive\, a. [L. dativus appropriate to giving, fr. dare to give. See 2d Date.]

1. (Gram.) Noting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter object, and is generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective.

2. (Law)

   1. In one's gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office.

   2. Removable, as distinguished from perpetual; -- said of an officer.

   3. Given by a magistrate, as distinguished from being cast upon a party by the law.
      --Burril. Bouvier.

      Dative executor, one appointed by the judge of probate, his office answering to that of an administrator.

n. An executor or administrator appointed to administer the estate of a deceased who did not leave a valid will.