Grammar question, which one is correct form?

Question

exceptions do not invalidate the general.
exceptions do not invalidate the generalizations.

how do you use this saying?

Answer 1

The second sentence that you offered is better than the first.







I think you are trying to say that a rule is not made invalid

merely because there is an exception to that rule.



I would write it this way: "Exceptions do not invalidate the general rule."







Peace be with you.

Answer 2

I prefer "Exceptions do not invalidate the generalisations."

Answer 3

i prefer the second since "generalizations" is a noun, so as "exceptions";



but if you'd use "general", i think it's awkward because it is and adjective.