Englisch
Detailed Synonyms for cy pres doctrine in Englisch
cy pres doctrine:
cy pres doctrine [the ~] Nomen
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the cy pres doctrine
– a rule that when literal compliance is impossible the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as nearly as possible 1the rule of cy pres; the cy pres; the cy pres doctrine– a rule that when literal compliance is impossible the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as nearly as possible 1