Generalis
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Lat. General. Generalissimum; most general.
2 Bl. Com. 19.
Generalis clausula non porrigitur ad ea quae antea specialiter sunt comprehensa. A general clause does not extend to those things which are previously provided for specially.
8 Co. 154 b, Altham's case.
Therefore, where a deed at the first contains special words, and afterwards concludes in general words, both words, as well general as special, shall stand. Id. ibid.