general will

noun

1. (in the philosophy of Rousseau) the source of legitimate authority residing in the collective will as contrasted with individual interests

Example Sentences

“California officials, such as the attorney general, will use the law to fight back.”

From Los Angeles Times

Hezbollah has announced the group’s deputy secretary general will become its new head.

From BBC

During the gathering, a new Commonwealth secretary general will be elected.

From BBC

A case currently before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court shows just how far some attorneys general will go to be heard when DAs concede and how personal these battles can become.

From Slate

The Treasury is adamant that any further changes to the regime should be shown to raise money, and that non-dom status in general will still be scrapped.

From BBC