general

  • 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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  • 2Général — is the French word for General. In France, Army generals are named after the type of unit they command. In ascending order there are two ranks : * . * .Officers of the rank of Général de Division can receive different positions and styles ( rang… …

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  • 3General — 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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  • 4Generał — (pronounced IPA| [gɛ nɛraw] ) is the generic Polish language term for the rank of General. In narrow sense it is used to denote the rank of a Four star general introduced on August 15, 2002. It is currently the highest military rank of the Polish …

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  • 5GÉNÉRAL — 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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  • 6general — 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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  • 7General 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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  • 8general — See: IN GENERAL …

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  • 9general — See: IN GENERAL …

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  • 10General Motors — Company Type Public Traded as NYSE: GM TSX:  …

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