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cy pres vs regulation

regulation vs cy pres

cy pres and regulation both are nouns.

cy pres is not an adjective while regulation is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cy pres Yes No No No
regulation Yes Yes No No
As nouns, regulation is a hypernym of cy pres; that is, regulation is a word with a broader meaning than cy pres:
  • cy pres: a rule that when literal compliance is impossible the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as nearly as possible
  • regulation: a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
Other hypernyms of cy pres include rule.
cy pres (noun) regulation (noun)
a rule that when literal compliance is impossible the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as nearly as possible the act of controlling or directing according to rule
the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
an authoritative command
(embryology) the ability of an early embryo to continue normal development after its structure has been somehow damaged or altered
the state of being controlled or governed
cy pres (adjective) regulation (adjective)
prescribed by or according to regulation
Difference between cy pres and regulation

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