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Cy Pres Doctrine

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

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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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unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

4 surface forms

synonym: cy pres
plural: Cy Pres Doctrines
possessive: Cy Pres Doctrine's
pluralpossessive: Cy Pres Doctrines'

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