GENERALIA SPECIALIBUS NON DEROGANT

generalia specialibus non derogant (jen-<<schwa>>-ray-lee-<<schwa>>

spesh-ee-ay-l<<schwa>>-b<<schwa>>s non der-<<schwa>>-g<<schwa>>nt). [Latin “general

things do not derogate from specific things”] The doctrine holding that general words in a later

statute do not repeal an earlier statutory provision dealing with a special subject. • This principle

illustrates the cautious approach that some courts have adopted in interpreting broad provisions,

but there are many exceptions. [Cases: Statutes 223.4. C.J.S. Statutes § 355.] [Blacks Law 8^th]