childbirth-preparation class
— Noun
– English
~ a course that teaches pregnant women to use breathing and concentration and exercise techniques to use during labor
cy pres doctrine
— Noun
– English
~ a rule that when literal compliance is impossible the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as nearly as possible
cy pres
— Noun
– English
~ a rule that when literal compliance is impossible the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as nearly as possible
clear and present danger
— Noun
– English
~ a standard for judging when freedom of speech can be abridged; "no one has a right to shout `fire' in a crowded theater when there is no fire because such an action would pose a clear and present danger to public safety"
Christmas present
— Noun
– English
~ a present given at Christmas time