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Rule Of Cy Pres.
Rule Of Cy Pres - as a noun
A rule that when literal compliance is impossible the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as nearly as possible
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cy prescy pres doctrineExample Sentences
"The rule of cy pres allows a court to change the terms of a charitable trust."
"The court applied the rule of cy pres to ensure the charitable intent was fulfilled."
"Under the rule of cy pres, the court selected a similar charity to receive the funds."
"The court invoked the rule of cy pres to modify the purposes of the charitable trust."
"The rule of cy pres is often used when a charitable purpose becomes impossible or impracticable."
