cypres

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Cypres \Cy`pres"\ (s?`pr?" or s?`pr?s"), n. [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.
   [1913 Webster]