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cy-pres
adjective, adverb
Law 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
noun
the cy-pres doctrine
Also cy pres
See cy-pres in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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