Does the general remain in its generality as long as it is not contradicted?

The questioner : The general, O Shaykh, is it applied in its generality, or is a part of the general applied by the specific? Does the general remain in its generality while a part of the general is applied? Is this correct?

The Shaykh : The general text remains in its generality as long as it is not contradicted by the non-application of one of its parts. In that case, that part is excluded from the general text, and its general meaning remains with its generality.