A contribution, usually to a charitable organization, that is accompanied by documentation mandating that it must be applied to a particular purpose of the organization, rather than used for its general operations.

A gift that is used for a purpose as defined by the donor. For example, a donor might restrict his/her gift to scholarship support.

A gift to Miami University with a specified purpose clearly stated by the donor.

n. a former accounting term for a temporarily restricted gift or a permanently restricted gift.

Any gift on which a donor places special, out-of-the-ordinary restrictions as to its use.

A gift given for a specified purpose which is clearly stated by the donor.