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Definition of cy-pres in English:

cy-pres

adverb

Law

  • As near as possible to the testator's or donor's intentions when these cannot be precisely followed.

    • ‘there is no need to apply the bequest cy-pres’

Pronunciation

cy-pres

/sēˈprā/ /siˈpreɪ/

adjective

Law

  • Carried out as near as possible to the testator's or donor's intentions when these cannot be precisely followed.

    • ‘the cy-pres doctrine should not be applied if the testator has manifested a specific charitable intent’

Pronunciation

cy-pres

/sēˈprā/ /siˈpreɪ/

Origin

Early 19th century from a late Anglo-Norman French variant of French si près ‘so near’.