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  • 1General — Gen er*al, a. [F. g[ e]n[ e]ral, fr. L. generalis. See {Genus}.] 1. Relating to a genus or kind; pertaining to a whole class or order; as, a general law of animal or vegetable economy. [1913 Webster] 2. Comprehending many species or individuals;… …

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  • 2General — Gen er*al, n. [F. g[ e]n[ e]ral. See {General}., a.] [1913 Webster] 1. The whole; the total; that which comprehends or relates to all, or the chief part; opposed to particular. [1913 Webster] In particulars our knowledge begins, and so spreads… …

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  • 3GÉNÉRAL — ALE. adj. Universel, ou qui est commun, applicable à un très grand nombre de personnes ou de choses. Assaut général. Chasse générale. Procession générale. Concile général. États généraux. Approbation générale. Consentement général. Deuil général …

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  • 4general — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin generalis, from gener , genus kind, class more at kin Date: 14th century 1. involving, applicable to, or affecting the whole 2. involving, relating to, or applicable to every… …

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  • 5General Re — Corporation.BusinessGeneral Re is one of the world s largest reinsurers. As a reinsurer, it insures insurance companies i.e. it will pay a portion of an insurance company s claims in exchange for a portion of the premium received by the insurance …

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  • 6general — See: IN GENERAL …

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  • 7general — See: IN GENERAL …

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  • 8General Motors — Company Type Public Traded as NYSE: GM TSX:  …

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  • 9General Dynamics — Corporation Type Public NYSE: GD Industry Defense …

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  • 10General of the Armies — (or in its full title General of the Armies of the United States) is the highest possible rank in the United States Army. For the next rank down, see General of the Army.No one currently holds this rank, and it has never been used by an active… …

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