1) As near as possible 
These are old French words, which signify 'as near as.'
[n] - a rule that when literal compliance is impossible the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as nearly as possible
rule of cy pres noun a rule that when literal compliance is impossible the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as nearly as possible
as near as possible. · the doctrine, applied esp. to cases of charitable trusts or donations, that, in place of an impossible or illegal condition, limitation, or object, allows the nearest practicable one to be substituted.