ALL meanings of cy pres
cy Pres
C c - noun cy pres the doctrine that the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as closely as practicable when literal compliance is impossible 3
- adjective cy pres 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 3
- noun cy pres the cy-pres doctrine 3
- preposition cy pres as near as possible. 1
- noun cy pres the doctrine, applied especially to cases of charitable trusts or donations, that, in place of an impossible or illegal condition, limitation, or object, allows the nearest practicable one to be substituted. 1
- noun cy pres (law) In the law governing charitable trusts, the doctrine that a court may direct the funds of the trust to a best alternative, to be chosen when the original beneficiary is no longer a choice. 0