ˌjenəˈraləd.ē, -lətē, -i noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English generalite, from Middle French generauté, generalité, from Late Latin generalitat-, generalitas, from generalis general + -itat-, -itas -ity — more at general
1. : the quality or state of being general : total applicability
2.
a. : a general statement, law, principle, or proposition
b. : a vague, insufficient, or inadequate statement
3. : the main body : the greatest part : bulk
the complaint of the generality of the nation's taxpayers — Raymond Moley
4. : a fiscal and civil administrative district of France under the kingdom
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- for the generality