/siː ˈpreɪ/ – adjective
Definition: xch CYPRES.
A more thorough explanation: “CYPRES” is a legal term that refers to a doctrine that allows a court to distribute property to a charitable organization when the intended beneficiary is no longer in existence or cannot be identified. This doctrine is used to prevent property from reverting back to the donor or their heirs when the original purpose of the gift is no longer possible.
Example: The court applied the doctrine of cy pres to distribute the remaining funds from the trust to a similar charitable organization after the original beneficiary ceased to exist.