1. The quality of being general, widespread or having general applicability
   "The generality of the rule made it applicable to a wide range of situations"
    
2. An idea or conclusion having general application
   "he spoke in broad generalities";
   - generalization, generalisation [Brit]

Derived forms: generalities

See also: general, specific

Type of: idea, quality, thought

Antonym: particularity

Encyclopedia: Generality