cy pres doctrine
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Derived from the Old French phrase 'cy pres comme possible' meaning 'as near as possible' and the term 'doctrine' meaning a principle or set of principles.
مثال
- The cy pres doctrine provides flexibility in adapting charitable trusts to changing circumstances.
- Courts may apply the cy pres doctrine to ensure the funds are used for a similar charitable purpose.
- The charity sought the application of the cy pres doctrine to redirect the funds to a different cause.
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a rule that when literal compliance is impossible the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as nearly as possible