universality
noun
uni·ver·sal·i·ty
ˌyü-nə-(ˌ)vər-ˈsa-lə-tē 
1
: the quality or state of being universal
2
: universal comprehensiveness in range
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And of course, my belief in a universality in international law is also the same set of beliefs that have led me to describe what's happening in Gaza as a genocide.
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Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
For Villacob, the film’s mix of intimacy and universality is its strength.
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The universality of listing platforms such as Redfin and Zillow keeps search costs down.
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Understanding this universality is the first step to protecting our democracy.
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Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
For Villacob, the film’s mix of intimacy and universality is its strength.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
The universality of listing platforms such as Redfin and Zillow keeps search costs down.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Understanding this universality is the first step to protecting our democracy.
—Stacey Abrams, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Universality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/universality. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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universality
noun
uni·ver·sal·i·ty
ˌyü-nə-(ˌ)vər-ˈsal-ət-ē
: the quality or state of being universal (as in range, occurrence, or appeal)
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