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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.