What is general prevails as much amongst things general as what is particular amongst things particular.

Explanation

General rules apply to general classes with the same force that particular rules apply to particular cases; each governs within its proper sphere.

Where this applies

• General rules apply to general situations with the same force that particular rules apply to particular ones.
• Each type of rule governs within its own sphere with equal authority.
• The general is supreme among the general, and the particular among the particular.

See also

• 10.6.2 Where the law does not distinguish, neither ought we to distinguish.
• 10.6.5 The specific derogates from the general.