Legal Definitions - in genere

Term: in genere
Definition: In genere means belonging to the same category or class, but not exactly the same. It is used to describe things that are similar but not identical.
Examples:

• Apples and oranges are both fruits, but they are in genere because they are not the same fruit.
• A poodle and a golden retriever are both dogs, but they are in genere because they are different breeds.
• A sedan and a SUV are both cars, but they are in genere because they have different features and functions.

The examples illustrate that in genere is used to describe things that are similar but not exactly the same. It is a way to group things together based on their similarities, but also acknowledge their differences.