General things do not derogate from special things.

Explanation

A general statute does not repeal or override a special statute on the same subject; the specific provision controls within its own domain.

Where this applies

• A general law shouldn't override a specific law on the same subject.
• The specific statute controls within its own domain even though a broader law exists.
• A later general act doesn't repeal an earlier specific one.

See also

• 10.5.3 A general clause does not extend to things previously provided for specially.
• 10.6.1 A general residuary clause does not comprehend things which are not of the same kind as those specifically enumerated.