cy pres

See also: cypres, cyprès, cy-pres, cy-près, and cy près

English

Alternative forms

• cy-pres, cy près, cy-près

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman cy pres, see French ci-près.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /siː.pɹeɪ/

Noun

cy pres (uncountable)

1. (law) In the law governing charitable trusts, the doctrine that a court may direct the funds of the trust to a best alternative, to be chosen when the original beneficiary is no longer a choice.

Anagrams

• Pryces