cy pres
1 of 2noun
ˌsī-ˈprā 
ˌsē-
ˌsē- : a rule providing for the interpretation of instruments in equity as nearly as possible in conformity to the intention of the testator when literal construction is illegal, impracticable, or impossible
called also cy pres doctrine
cy pres
2 of 2adverb
: in accordance with the rule of cy pres
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Anglo-French, so near, as near (as may be)
First Known Use
Noun
1802, in the meaning defined above
Adverb
1885, in the meaning defined above
Legal Definition
cy pres 1 of 2
noun
ˌsē-ˈprā
: a rule in the law of trusts and estates that provides for the interpretation of instruments as nearly as possible in conformity with the intention of the testator when literal construction is illegal, impracticable, or impossible
cy pres
2 of 2adverb
: in accordance with the rule of cy pres
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