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'the general will' is correct and usable in written English.
It is usually used to describe the collective will of a nation or sometimes a large group, and often implies a sense of shared values or ideals. For example: "The general will of the people is for a government that provides a basic safety net for all citizens."
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He calls that concept the "general will".
"Law is the expression of the general will.
They would never dare to push against the general will.
Thus, in an ideal state, laws express the general will.
The general will be left dangling in the air".
The notion of the general will precedes Rousseau and has its roots in Christian theology.
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If I think we need them, I'll start them before the generals will start them.
For that reason, the generals will be loth to let go until the succession is over.
"The generals will always have an excuse to keep the budget high," Mr. Kritikos said.
The generals will claim that they are protecting Egypt from chaos.
The case still pending against the generals will also be a landmark in Mexican jurisprudence.
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