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Generalibus specialia derogant

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Special words derogate general ones.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Special things take from generals. Halk. Lat. Max. 51.