`general` in Latin

general

1. adjective
   • not specific or particular; widespread
     
     communis

     This is a general rule. — Haec est regula communis.

     universalis

     He gave a general overview. — Dedit conspectum universalem.
2. noun
   • [military], high-ranking military officer
     
     dux [military]

     The general led the army. — Dux exercitum duxit.

     imperator [military]

     The general issued new orders. — Imperator novas iussit imperata.