generality

n.; pl. Generalities [ L. generalitas: cf. F. généralité. Cf. Generalty. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. The state of being general; the quality of including species or particulars. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That which is general; that which lacks specificalness, practicalness, or application; a general or vague statement or phrase. [ 1913 Webster ]

Let us descend from generalities to particulars. Landor. [ 1913 Webster ]

The glittering and sounding generalities of natural right which make up the Declaration of Independence. R. Choate. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. The main body; the bulk; the greatest part; as, the generality of a nation, or of mankind. [ 1913 Webster ]