Cynebote

A mulct anciently paid, by CY PRES (L. Fr. as near as). The rule of construction applied to a will (but not to a deed) by which, where the testator evinces a general intention to be carried into effect In a particular mode which cannot be followed, the words shall be so construed as to give effect to the general intention. 3 Hare 12; 2 Term 254; 2 Bllgh 49; Sugd. Pow. 60; 1 Spence, Eq..Tur. 532; Bisph. Eq. § 120; Mc Grath, Cy Pres. The doctrine of approximation, whereby the intent of the testator or grantor, which is impracticable to carry out literally, is carried out as near as possible. Mott v. Morris, 21!) Mo. 137, 155 S. W. 434. As commonly understood it has two features—one the right to exercise prerogative authority, enabling a court to deal with, a bequest to a charitable use having no designated particular purpose as a bequest to charity generally, treating the purpose as the legatee, or a bequest for an illegal purpose, or some purpose impossible of execution for some reason; and tbo other, the right by liberal rules of construction to deal with a trust having a designated particular purpose, though in general terms, and enforce it within the limits of such purpose, supplying the trustee if necessary; Tincher v. Arnold, 147 Fed. 665. 77 C. C. A. G49, 7

sax.

In Saxon law. A pecuniary composition for killing a relative; the same with cenegild.

A muletanciently paid by one who killed another, to the kindred of the deceased. Spelman.

sax. Cenegild, Cyrographum, /. v. D. P. (Domus Procerum, Da, oui <ia,/r. Yes. Damage-clere, fr. A plaintiff recovering feasant: doing damage, Damages, The sum in a personal or mixed vindictive damages given by way of smart-money. General from the injury must be specified in a sum agreed upon of contract. Dame,/r. A wife of a

Sax. [from cyn, kin, or relationship, and bot, a satisfaction.] In Saxon law. A pecuniary composition for killing a relative; the same with ceneyild, (q. V.) Spelman, voc. Cenegild.