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Webster 1913 Edition

(s?ˊpr?′ or s?ˊpr?s′)

Noun.

[OF., nearly.]

(Law)

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.

See also: cypres, cy pres, cy-pres, cy-près, and cy près

cyprès m ‎(plural cyprès)

From Latin cupressus, cypressus, cyparissus, from Ancient Greek κυπάρισσος ‎(kupárissos).

cyprès m ‎(plural cyprès)