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General interest

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In speaking of matters of public and general interest, the terms "public" and "general" are sometimes used as synonyms. But in regard to the admissibility of hearsay evidence, a distinction has been taken between them, the term "public" being strictly applied to that which concerns every member of the state, and the term "general" being confined to a lesser, though stlil a considerable, portion of the community. Tayl. Ev. § 609.

Defined under General in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In speaking of matters of public and general interest, the terms “public” and “general” are sometimes used as synonyms. But in regard to the admissibility of hearsay evidence, a distinction has been taken between them, the term “public” being strictly applied te that which concerns every member of the state, and tha term “general” being confined to a lesser, though still a considerable, portion of the community. Tayl. Ey. § 609.