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Definition of: cy pres
(sē′prā′) Law
1. As nearly as possible: applied in interpreting the principle whereby a gift legal in form which cannot be administered just as the testator directed, or which is not specified in a definite manner, may be applied as nearly as possible according to the donor's intentions. [<OF si pres as near as]
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