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rule of cy pres vs regulation

regulation vs rule of cy pres

rule of cy pres and regulation both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rule of cy pres Yes No No No
regulation Yes Yes No No
As nouns, regulation is a hypernym of rule of cy pres; that is, regulation is a word with a broader meaning than rule of cy pres:
  • rule of 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 rule of cy pres include rule.
rule of 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
rule of cy pres (adjective) regulation (adjective)
prescribed by or according to regulation
Difference between rule of cy pres and regulation

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