rule of cy pres rule nisi • rule of evidence · · · Info · Definitions · Synonyms · Characters · · rule of cy pres · · Text Common · · Latin · · Scripts 15 · · Length 5 · · Syllables Definitions · · · (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: cy pres, rule of cy pres, cy pres doctrine. · · Noun Definition 1 Synonyms · · · cy pres · · Synonym 1 cy pres doctrine · · Synonym 2 Characters · · space U+0020 c latin small letter c U+0063 e latin small letter e U+0065 f latin small letter f U+0066 l latin small letter l U+006C o latin small letter o U+006F p latin small letter p U+0070 r latin small letter r U+0072 s latin small letter s U+0073 u latin small letter u U+0075 y latin small letter y U+0079