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Generalities

Generality \Gen`er*al"i*ty\, n.; pl. Generalities. [L. generalitas: cf. F. g['e]n['e]ralit['e]. Cf. Generalty.]

  1. The state of being general; the quality of including species or particulars.
    --Hooker.

  2. That which is general; that which lacks specificalness, practicalness, or application; a general or vague statement or phrase.

    Let us descend from generalities to particulars.
    --Landor.

    The glittering and sounding generalities of natural right which make up the Declaration of Independence.
    --R. Choate.

  3. The main body; the bulk; the greatest part; as, the generality of a nation, or of mankind.

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generalities

n. (plural of generality English)