RULE OF CY PRES

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A rule that when literal compliance is impossible the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as nearly as possible

Synonyms:

cy pres; cy pres doctrine; rule of cy pres

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("rule of cy pres" is a kind of...):

regulation; rule (a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior)

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