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cy pres

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cy pres  (s pr)
n.
The legal doctrine that allows a court freedom in interpreting the terms of a will or gift if carrying out the terms literally would be impracticable or illegal. At the same time, the general intent of the testator or donor is supposed to be observed as closely as possible.

[Middle English, from Anglo-Norman : cy, so, as (from Latin sc, so; see sic1) + pres, near (from Late Latin press, close to, from Latin pressus; see press1).]
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Noun1.cy pres - a rule that when literal compliance is impossible the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as nearly as possible
rule, regulation - a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior; "it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast"; "short haircuts were the regulation"

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It asserted that this status gave rise to certain claims or obligations that the state can assert against it under the cy pres doctrine, the constructive-trust doctrine or a similar doctrine for the public benefit.
In addition, IDT has agreed to make $2 million or the equivalent dollar value of donations to charitable organizations such as educational scholarships and/or donations of calling cards as additional cy pres relief.
 
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