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Cy Pres

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Noun

1. cy pres, 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

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Cy Pres

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noun
law
the doctrine that the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as closely as practicable when literal compliance is impossible

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Cy Pres

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adjective, adverb
1.  Law
as near(ly) as possible: designating or according to an equitable doctrine for the interpretation of legal instruments having specific terms which cannot be carried out literally, whereby the court attempts to reform the instrument in accordance with the general intent of the settlor, testator, etc. rather than allow it to fail
noun
2. 
the cy-pres doctrine

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Cy Pres

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n.
The doctrine that permits the terms of a charitable trust to be modified to achieve a purpose close to the donor's original intent where the original purpose cannot be legally or practically achieved.

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