cypres
Cy`pres" (s`pr" or s`prs"), n. Etym: [OF., nearly.] (Law) Defn: A rule for construing written instruments so as to conform as nearly to the intention of the parties as is consistent with law. Mozley & W.
Cy`pres" (s`pr" or s`prs"), n. Etym: [OF., nearly.] (Law) Defn: A rule for construing written instruments so as to conform as nearly to the intention of the parties as is consistent with law. Mozley & W.