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Cy Pres

nounid 33073·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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synonym
cy pres doctrinerule of cy pressalmwood
alternatephrasing
Cypre
possessive
Cy Pres's
pluralpossessive
Cy Preses'

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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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