NOUN | cognition | cy pres doctrine, cy pres, 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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Meaning | 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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Synonyms | cy pres, rule of cy pres | |
Broader | rule, regulation | A principle or condition that customarily governs behavior |
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