cy pres

Noun Phrase

WORDNET DICTIONARY

cy pres(n = noun.cognition) cy pres doctrine, rule of cy pres - a rule that when literal compliance is impossible the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as nearly as possible; Array

is a kind of regulation, rule

cy pres, adv. & adj. Law as near as possible to the testator's or donor's intentions when these cannot be precisely followed.

Etymology

AF, = si pr{egrave}s so near

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