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Representative assembly of the Society of Jesus
The General Congregation is an assembly of the Jesuit representatives from all parts of the world, and serves as the highest authority in the Society of
General_Congregation
vacant. On 28 April 2025, two days after Francis's funeral, the fifth general congregation of the cardinals set the conclave to begin on 7 May 2025. Cardinals
2025_conclave
Leader of the Society of Jesus
36th General Congregation on 14 October 2016. The formal title in Latin is Praepositus Generalis, which may fairly be rendered as "superior general" or
Superior general of the Society of Jesus
Superior_general_of_the_Society_of_Jesus
Signet ring, part of the papal regalia
which Apostolic Letters are dispatched" during a meeting of the general congregation of cardinals, but does not set a specific time when the destruction
Ring_of_the_Fisherman
Male religious congregation of the Catholic Church
session in the aula and Father Nicolás' resignation – General Congregation 36". General Congregation 36. 3 October 2016. Archived from the original on 10
Jesuits
Venezuelan priest (born 1948)
served as the 31st superior general of the Society of Jesus since 2016. He was elected by the Society's 36th General Congregation to succeed Adolfo Nicolás
Arturo_Sosa
Christian Orthodox Church based in Turkey
War (1919–1922). In 1922 a pro-Turkish Eastern Orthodox group, the General Congregation of the Anatolian Turkish Orthodox (Turkish: Umum Anadolu Türk Ortodoksları
Autocephalous Turkish Orthodox Patriarchate
Autocephalous_Turkish_Orthodox_Patriarchate
join the other 114 participating cardinal electors for the sixth general congregation the evening of 7 March. Seven more cardinals spoke; all 115 participating
2013_conclave
Department of the Roman Curia
the Supreme Sacred Congregation of the Roman and Universal Inquisition. It was then renamed in 1908 as the Supreme Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office
Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith
Dicastery_for_the_Doctrine_of_the_Faith
Laity of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria
General Congregation Council (Arabic: المجلس الملي العام للأقباط الأرثوذكس) is part of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria and represents the laity
General_Congregation_Council
The General Congregation of the Anatolian Turkish Orthodox (Turkish: Umum Anadolu Türk Ortodoksları Cemaatleri) was a pro-Turkish nationalist group of
General Congregation of the Anatolian Turkish Orthodox
General_Congregation_of_the_Anatolian_Turkish_Orthodox
Italian priest (1543–1615)
August 1580, the Fourth General Congregation was called for 7 February 1581. Acquaviva was elected the next Superior General, being then only thirty-seven
Claudio_Acquaviva
Patron saint of Ecuador
up and examined in due form by the two Preparatory Congregations and by the General Congregation of Rites, and orders were given by Pope Pius VI for
Mariana_de_Jesús_de_Paredes
Belgian Jesuit priest
called a General Congregation in order that a 'Vicar General with rights of succession' be chosen to serve under him. General Congregation XXIII met
Peter_Jan_Beckx
Spanish Jesuit
General of the Society, effectively entrusting him with the calling and organizing the General Congregation that would elect a new Superior General.
Luis_Martín
Spanish Catholic priest (1936–2020)
of the thirty-fifth General Congregation of the Society of Jesus, Nicolás was elected as the Order’s thirtieth Superior General on 19 January 2008, succeeding
Adolfo_Nicolás
within the Roman Curia. The Congregation finally elected Luigi Fortis as Superior General. Beside electing Fortis the Congregation's concern was to reassert
Luigi_Fortis
Head of the Coptic Church from 1944 to 1945
John XIX. On several occasions, Habib Elmasry, secretary of the General Congregation Council (Elmagles Elmelly Ela'am) of the Coptic Orthodox Church of
Pope Macarius III of Alexandria
Pope_Macarius_III_of_Alexandria
Superior General of the Society of Christ
the 21st General Congregation was convoked, which, on the 9 July 1829 (at the 4th ballot), elected Jan Philipp Roothaan as Superior General. The mandate
Jan_Roothaan
Superior General of the Society of Jesus
in 1565. Francis Borgia, then Superior General of the Society, died just before the Third General Congregation was about to convene. Pope Gregory XIII
Everard_Mercurian
Catholic Church dicastery overseeing the process of canonization of saints
Church, the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, previously named the Congregation for the Causes of Saints (Latin: Congregatio de Causis Sanctorum), is
Dicastery for the Causes of Saints
Dicastery_for_the_Causes_of_Saints
1540 papal bull approving but limiting the Jesuit order
first General Chapter (called "General Congregation") of the Society of Jesus convened in 1558, two years after Ignatius' death. This first General Congregation
Regimini_militantis_Ecclesiae
Former department of the Roman Curia
The Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples (CEP; Latin: Congregatio pro Gentium Evangelizatione) was a congregation of the Roman Curia of the
Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples
Congregation_for_the_Evangelization_of_Peoples
Roman Catholic religious congregation
The Congregation of Jesus is one of two congregations of religious sisters founded during the 17th century through the work of the nun Mary Ward, who
Congregation_of_Jesus
Swiss Jesuit (1819–1892)
Superior-General, for the German-speaking provinces. Superior General Pieter Beckx, 88 years old and infirm, had called a General Congregation in order
Anton_Anderledy
List of Superiors General of the Congregation of the Mission. Congregation of the Mission. Gcatholic.org. Retrieved 2018-04-10.
List of Superiors General of the Congregation of the Mission
List_of_Superiors_General_of_the_Congregation_of_the_Mission
The religious congregations of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church are categorised in the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches as Monasteries, Hermitages
Syro-Malabar Catholic religious congregations
Syro-Malabar_Catholic_religious_congregations
Congregation within the Benedictine Confederation
The Beuronese Congregation, also known as Beuron Congregation, is a union of mostly German or German-speaking monasteries of both monks and nuns within
Beuronese_Congregation
Aid organization
Retrieved 12 March 2021. General Congregation 35, Decree 1. Accessed 20 May 2016. "To the Fathers of the General Congregation of the Society of Jesus (February
Jesuit_Refugee_Service
Benedictine congregation
introducing the Benedictine rule and life into Gaul. The congregation was suppressed and its superior-general executed during the French Revolution. At the end
Congregation_of_Saint_Maur
Superior General of the Society of Jesus (1928–2016)
80. As the Superior General is elected for life, Kolvenbach was only the second to resign the office. The 35th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus
Peter_Hans_Kolvenbach
of the Society in Russia. At the Second General Congregation of Polotsk, Lenkiewicz was elected Vicar General on 8 October 1785. Much encouraged by the
Gabriel_Lenkiewicz
Type of department of the Catholic Church's Curia
In the Roman Curia of the Catholic Church, a congregation (Latin: Sacræ Cardinalium Congregationes) was a type of department. They were second-highest-ranking
Congregation_(Roman_Curia)
Department of the Roman Curia
The Dicastery for Bishops, formerly named Congregation for Bishops (Latin: Congregatio pro Episcopis), is the dicastery of the Roman Curia of the Catholic
Dicastery_for_Bishops
Italian cardinal (born 1934)
since 2020. He was made a cardinal in 2001 and served as prefect of the Congregation for Bishops from 2000 to 2010. As the most senior cardinal bishop in
Giovanni_Battista_Re
Catholic religious order
in General Congregation. The most recent General Congregation took place in Fátima, Portugal in September 2016. Since the 1430s, the Congregation of Mantua
Carmelites
1996 apostolic constitution of Pope John Paul II
the organization of the College into a General Congregation and a Particular Congregation. The General Congregation consists of the entire College of Cardinals
Universi_Dominici_gregis
Former Congregation of the Roman Curia
The Sacred Congregation of Rites was a congregation of the Roman Curia, erected on 22 January 1588 by Pope Sixtus V by Immensa Aeterni Dei; it was divided
Sacred_Congregation_of_Rites
Roman Catholic administrative organization
formerly named Congregation for the Clergy (Latin: Congregatio pro Clericis; formerly the Sacred Congregation for the Clergy and Sacred Congregation of the Council)
Dicastery_for_the_Clergy
Spanish Jesuit priest and 28th Superior General of the Society of Jesus
him. At the thirty-first General Congregation of the Society of Jesus in 1965, Arrupe was elected twenty-eighth Superior General of the Jesuits, and served
Pedro_Arrupe
Roman Catholic society of apostolic life
The Resurrectionists, officially named the Congregation of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Latin: Congregatio a Resurrectione Domini Nostri
Resurrectionists_(Catholic)
Belgian Jesuit priest
to keep his province intact. The Vicar General, Norbert de Boynes, was unable to call a General Congregation because of the war. Thus, in effect, de
Jean-Baptiste_Janssens
Church in Cairo, Egypt
to expropriate the area for public use. This was opposed by the General Congregation Council led by its secretary at the time, Habib Elmasry. The campaign
Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
Saint_Mark's_Coptic_Orthodox_Cathedral
Publications deemed heretical for Catholics
publications deemed heretical or contrary to morality by the Sacred Congregation of the Index (a former dicastery of the Roman Curia); Catholics were
Index_Librorum_Prohibitorum
Italian Roman Catholic saint
He first devoted himself to stirring up the religious enthusiasm of a congregation of workmen called the "Oratio della Missione" which had established at
Francis_de_Geronimo
130 cardinals, including some non-voting cardinals, met in the general congregation and agreed to Ratzinger's proposal that, while it would be unfair
2005_conclave
Council of Muslim scholars
its first manager, is thought to be the prime founder. The first general congregation of the council of Nadwatul Ulama took place between 22 and 24 April
Nadwatul_Ulama
Architectural component of basilicas and churches
narthex was to allow those not eligible for admittance into the general congregation (particularly catechumens and penitents) to hear and partake of the
Narthex
Leader of a religious institute in the Roman Catholic Church
A superior general or general superior is the head of an order or a religious congregation or, in other words, of a religious institute in the Catholic
Superior general (Christianity)
Superior_general_(Christianity)
Roman Catholic religious order
Father Salvatore Cimino was named as Superior General of the Ardorini Missionaries. The congregation, originally known as "the Christian doctrine", was
Congregation of Pious Workers Rural Catechists
Congregation_of_Pious_Workers_Rural_Catechists
Aspect of Egypt's Muslim demographic
died in Cairo in 1980. Below are a few Egyptian Shia organizations: Congregation of Ahl Al-Bayt, headed by Mohamed El-Derini. Shia Current, headed by
Shia_Islam_in_Egypt
Italian priest (1570–1647)
he lived there from 1605 until 1608. In October 1608 the second general congregation was held at the Roman house. Leonardi died on 9 October 1609 and
Pietro_Casani
Graduation ceremony
A congregation can refer to "an assembly of senior members of a university". It is used in this general sense in both of the ancient universities of England
Congregation_(university)
Catholic religious order
The Passionists, officially named the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ (Latin: Congregatio Passionis Iesu Christi), abbreviated CP, are a Catholic
Passionists
Patriarch of the Turkish Orthodox Church
founded in Kayseri by Father Pavlos Karahisarithis a supporter of the General Congregation of the Anatolian Turkish Orthodox, in opposition to Patriarch Meletius
Papa_Eftim_I
Italian monk and priest (born 1956)
on that dicastery. He was selected as one of two speakers for the General Congregation of Cardinals for the 2025 papal conclave along with Raniero Cantalamessa
Donato_Ogliari
French academic (1927–2010)
together they prepared the Society for the 33rd General Congregation that would elect the new Superior General, Peter Hans Kolvenbach. Back in France, Father
Jean-Yves_Calvez
Jesuit term
Admonitor of the Superior General is appointed (elected) by the same General Congregation that elects the Superior General, as an expression of the "provident
Admonitor
Anabaptist denomination in the United States, descended from the Schwarzenau Brethren
correct interpretation of New Testament passages or general congregation issues, local congregations go to their regional district conference for resolution
Church_of_the_Brethren
Lithuanian Jesuit theologian, philosopher
9th General Congregation. As a general elector from Lithuanian Jesuits, he also participated in the 10th (1652) and 11th (1661) General Congregations in
Žygimantas_Liauksminas
the Congregation of Windesheim (1386 – provost general in Paring, Germany) Canons Regular of the Congregation of Saint Victor (1968 – abbot general in
Congregation (group of houses)
Congregation_(group_of_houses)
Department of the Roman Curia
sacraments. Prior to June 2022, the dicastery was officially named the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments (only the first
Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments
Dicastery_for_Divine_Worship_and_the_Discipline_of_the_Sacraments
Egyptian historian (1910–1994)
the Egyptian Government. Habib Elmasry was the secretary of the General Congregation Council for three terms and was known for his strong support of the
Iris_Habib_Elmasry
2013 changes to the election of popes
at the discretion of the new pope. The cardinals began meeting in general congregation, including both cardinal electors and those too old to participate
Papal election reforms of Pope Benedict XVI
Papal_election_reforms_of_Pope_Benedict_XVI
Spanish Jesuit missionary
one of the representatives of the Province of Toledo to the Fifth General Congregation of the Society, but he remarked that he had a more important journey
Alonzo_Sánchez
Roman Catholic society of apostolic life
Three documents govern the Oratory. The first is the "General Statutes" of the Congregation, which are guidelines to be followed throughout the world;
Oratory_of_Saint_Philip_Neri
Commission established by Pope Clement VIII
The Congregatio de Auxiliis (Latin for "Congregation on help (by Divine Grace)") was a commission established by Pope Clement VIII to settle a theological
Congregatio_de_Auxiliis
Church government by assemblies of elders
individual congregations, e.g., only the presbytery can ordain ministers; install pastors; and start up, close, and approve relocating a congregation) and from
Presbyterian_polity
Austrian Roman Catholic archbishop (1797–1875)
motions submitted. At the first real session of the council (the General Congregation of 28 December) he delivered the first address, and twice spoke against
Joseph_Othmar_von_Rauscher
Department of the Roman Curia
consultation with the congregation that has general competence for such matters in the country in question (generally the Congregation for Bishops). From
Section for Relations with States
Section_for_Relations_with_States
Head of the Coptic Church from 1946 to 1956
patriarchal residence. A year later, the Church's Synod and the General Congregation Council agreed to remove Pope Yousab II from office, stating that
Pope_Joseph_II_of_Alexandria
Catholic society of apostolic life
The Congregation of the Mission (Latin: Congregatio Missionis), abbreviated CM and commonly called the Vincentians or Lazarists, is a Catholic society
Congregation_of_the_Mission
Research institute in Italy
New methods had been developed. Encouraged by General Congregation XXIV (of 1892) the Superior General of the Jesuits Luis Martin established in 1893
Jesuit_Historical_Institute
19th-century Italian nun and saint (1847–1903)
the title of Servant of God. On April 26, 1961, the General Congregation of the then Congregation of Sacred Rites was held in the presence of Pope John
Geltrude_Comensoli
Congregation of monks of the Order of St Benedict
the world. The congregation, though, is led by an abbot general, the only abbot it has, who supervises all the houses of the congregation. Sylvester Gozzolini
Sylvestrines
Egyptian lawyer and judge
he was appointed by President Mubarak to serve temporarily in the General Congregation Council of the Coptic Church. He was a very close and trusted friend
Sami_Farag
Spanish professed religious
antepreparatory congregation approved the cause on 4 February 1941 while a preparatory congregation followed suit on 28 April 1942; a general congregation had the
Vicenta_María_López_i_Vicuña
The Congregation Sisters of the Most Holy Trinity, also known as the Trinitarian Sisters of Valence, is a Roman Catholic religious congregation of religious
Trinitarian Sisters of Valence
Trinitarian_Sisters_of_Valence
Italian Jesuit
assemble in the General Congregation that was to follow. This Congregation remains the only one to have elected two Superiors General, as it immediately
Aloysius_Gottifredi
Church in Missouri, U.S.
Trinity Lutheran Church is a Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS) congregation in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. It is considered the "mother church" of
Trinity Lutheran Church (St. Louis, Missouri)
Trinity_Lutheran_Church_(St._Louis,_Missouri)
French traditionalist Catholic archbishop (1905–1991)
named a consultor to the Sacred Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith. On 26 July 1962, the Chapter General of the Holy Ghost Fathers, dominated
Marcel_Lefebvre
Organ of the Roman Curia
The Holy Congregation of the Vatican Press (Latin: Congregatio pro typographia vaticana) was an organ of the Roman Curia. The Holy Congregation of the Vatican
Congregation of the Vatican Press
Congregation_of_the_Vatican_Press
Christian saint
preparatory committee to do the same on 12 March 1776 as did a general congregation of the Congregation of Rites on 28 July 1778. Pope Pius VI declared the late
Tommaso_da_Cori
Italian Jesuit (1686–1757)
left a note to make him the Vicar General after his death. Elected Superior General by the 18th General Congregation (30 November 1755) – just a few days
Aloysius_Centurione
Egyptian lawyer
honorific title of bey in 1950. In 1976, he was co-opted to the General Congregation Council of the Coptic Orthodox Church, a position he was consecutively
Stephan_Bassily
Italian cardinal (1871–1951)
Catholic prelate who served as Secretary of the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith, Vicar General of His Holiness, Secretary of the Holy Office
Francesco Marchetti Selvaggiani
Francesco_Marchetti_Selvaggiani
Roman Catholic religious congregation
The Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy (Congregatio Sororum Beatae Mariae Misericordiae (lat)), (Zgromadzenie Sióstr Matki Bożej Miłosierdzia
Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy
Congregation_of_the_Sisters_of_Our_Lady_of_Mercy
Female congregation in the Syro-Malabar Church of India
Prior General was used for the elected member who headed the Congregation. In 1902, the General Chapter convened by Bishop Bernard, the Prior General was
Carmelites_of_Mary_Immaculate
International group of Benedictine abbeys
The Subiaco Cassinese Congregation is an international union of Benedictine houses (abbeys and priories) within the Benedictine Confederation. It developed
Subiaco Cassinese Congregation
Subiaco_Cassinese_Congregation
Highest Orthodox authority in the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria
assigned by the patriarch. Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria General Congregation Council Christianity in Africa The French Coptic Orthodox Church
Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church
Holy_Synod_of_the_Coptic_Orthodox_Church
Italian Jesuit priest, theologian and cardinal
the age of thirty Tolomei was elected in the General Congregation of the Society as its Procurator General, an office he held for the next five years,
Giovanni_Battista_Tolomei
Association of Benedictine monasteries
Solesmes Congregation is an association of monasteries within the Benedictine Confederation headed by the Abbey of Solesmes. The congregation was founded
Solesmes_Congregation
Armenian Catholic religious institute
sent by the Catholicos, who is ex officio the Superior General of the congregation. The congregation has provided a number of bishops to the Church during
Patriarchal Congregation of Bzommar
Patriarchal_Congregation_of_Bzommar
Roman Catholic clerical congregation
The Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary (Latin: Congregatio Clericorum Marianorum ab Immaculata
Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception
Congregation_of_Marian_Fathers_of_the_Immaculate_Conception
Belgian Roman Catholic priest (1828–1905)
1967 which led to a general congregation likewise approving it on 14 July 1967; a session of the newly established Congregation for the Causes of Saints
Johannes_Ludovicus_Paquay
Gathering convened to appoint the pope
the College of Cardinals. All cardinals are obliged to attend the general congregation of cardinals, except those whose health does not permit, or who are
Conclave
Catholic institute in Michigan, US
in the United States. Their motherhouse is in Adrian, Michigan. The Congregation serves in ministries education, health care, pastoral and retreat ministry
Adrian_Dominican_Sisters
Catholic clerical religious congregation
The Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Latin: Congregatio Sacerdotum a Sacro Corde Iesu), also called the Dehonians, is a Catholic
Dehonians
The Bursfelde Congregation, also called Bursfelde Union, was a union of predominantly west and central German Benedictine monasteries, of both men and
Bursfelde_Congregation
Former dicastery of the Roman Curia
The Congregation for Catholic Education (Institutes of Study) (Latin: Congregatio de Institutione Catholica (Studiorum Institutis)) was the pontifical
Congregation for Catholic Education
Congregation_for_Catholic_Education
GENERAL CONGREGATION
GENERAL CONGREGATION
Girl/Female
Assamese, Indian
General
Girl/Female
Biblical
A wall.
Boy/Male
American, British, English, French
Riverbank; Surnames Derived from Place Name Deverel
Female
Italian
Variant spelling of Italian Ginevra, probably GENEVRA means "race of women."
Boy/Male
Muslim
Lieutenant general
Female
Welsh
Medieval Welsh name, probably GENERYS means "white lady."Â
Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit
Brave
Boy/Male
Hindu
General nickname
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
The Juniper
Girl/Female
Christian, Gujarati, Indian
Lustrous; Wealthy; Diamond; Rain
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Priceless
Girl/Female
Australian, French, Italian
Italian Form of Genevieve; White Wave; Of the Race of Women; Fair and Yielding; Juniper Tree
Female
English
Pet form of French Geneviève, probably GENEVA means "race of women."
Girl/Female
Shakespearean
Tragedy of King Lear' Daughter to King Lear.
Girl/Female
French American German
Of the race of women. Juniper.
Boy/Male
Tamil
General nickname
Boy/Male
Indian
Lieutenant general
Girl/Female
Italian
meaning white wave, of the race of women, fair and yielding.
Boy/Male
English French
Surnames derived from place name Deverel.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Celtic, Christian, Dutch, French, German, Swiss
Tribe Woman; Of the Race of Women; Juniper Tree; White Wave; Woman; Race of Women; White Race
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Girl/Female
Tamil
Nagamma | நாகமமாஂÂ
Nag devta, Song, Tune or a melody
Girl/Female
Tamil
Boy/Male
Tamil
Mist, Fog, Dew
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Celebrity, Christian, English, Greek, Indian, Italian, Latin, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish
Sky; Goddess of the Moon; Heavenly; Moon
Girl/Female
Biblical
Removing a dissension.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Indian, Malayalam
Numerology
Girl/Female
Tamil
Fate, Happiness, Goddess Lakshmi
Girl/Female
Tamil
Sughandeem | ஸà¯à®•à®‚திம
Boy/Male
Tamil
Kalpajit | கலà¯à®ªà®œà¯€à®¤Â
The one who has won Kalpana i.e. imagination
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Splendid; Bright; Glorious; Beautiful
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a.
Arising from sexual intercourse; as, a venereal disease; venereal virus or poison.
n.
Gum senegal. See under Gum.
a.
Having a relation to all; common to the whole; as, Adam, our general sire.
a.
Adapted to the cure of venereal diseases; as, venereal medicines.
a.
Comprehending many species or individuals; not special or particular; including all particulars; as, a general inference or conclusion.
a.
Usual; common, on most occasions; as, his general habit or method.
n. pl.
Generalities; general terms.
a.
Alt. of Generical
n.
The venereal disease; syphilis.
pl.
of Postmaster-general
v. i.
Anything which is neither animal nor vegetable, as in the most general classification of things into three kingdoms (animal, vegetable, and mineral).
adv.
In general; commonly; extensively, though not universally; most frequently.
a.
Not restrained or limited to a precise import; not specific; vague; indefinite; lax in signification; as, a loose and general expression.
a.
Relating to a genus or kind; pertaining to a whole class or order; as, a general law of animal or vegetable economy.
adv.
In a general way, or in general relation; in the main; upon the whole; comprehensively.
a.
The roll of the drum which calls the troops together; as, to beat the general.
a.
acting as a generant.
a.
Common to many, or the greatest number; widely spread; prevalent; extensive, though not universal; as, a general opinion; a general custom.