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1. (adv.) cy pres
as near as possible.
2. (n.) cy pres
the doctrine, applied esp. to cases of charitable trusts or donations, that, in place of an impossible or illegal condition or object, allows the nearest practicable one to be substituted.
Etymology: (1475–85; < AF: as near)
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1. (noun) cy pres, rule of cy pres, cy pres doctrine
a rule that when literal compliance is impossible the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as nearly as possible
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