Generality (noun)

1. The quality of being widespread or common to many things, typically having a widespread application or applicability.
2. A general statement, idea, or principle, not specific to a particular instance or situation.
3. The quality of being imprecise or not precise, applicable to many cases.

Origin:

Late 16th century (denoting the quality of being general or widespread), from general + -ity.

Examples:

1. The generality of the rule was questionable, since it seemed to apply only to a small group of people.
2. In a broader sense, the generality of the argument was sound, but it was difficult to apply it to specific situations.
3. The generality of the law made it difficult to prosecute specific cases.
4. The generality of the theory made it difficult to draw precise conclusions.
5. The generality of the findings indicated a need for more research in specific areas.