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English 1 sense of the expression cy pres doctrine:
NOUNcognitioncy pres doctrine, cy pres, rule of cy presa rule that when literal compliance is impossible the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as nearly as possible
Englishcy pres doctrine: 1 sense noun 1, cognition
MeaningA rule that when literal compliance is impossible the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as nearly as possible.
Synonymscy pres, rule of cy pres
Broaderrule, regulationA principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

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