Overview of noun cy_pres

The noun cy pres has 1 sense

• cy pres, rule of cy pres, cy pres doctrine -- (a rule that when literal compliance is impossible the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as nearly as possible)

Overview of noun cy_pre

The noun cypre has 1 sense

• Spanish elm, Equador laurel, salmwood, cypre, princewood, Cordia alliodora -- (large tropical American tree of the genus Cordia grown for its abundant creamy white flowers and valuable wood)