The second form of generality is semantic: an expression need not have plural morphology, yet its signification may include multiple possible referents. The source illustrates this with man, ma, qawm and raht.
In a conditional construction, man can include whoever fulfils the stated condition, not merely one named person. Likewise, ma can range over different things in its relevant construction. Generality therefore cannot be identified simply by looking for a plural ending.
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General Expressions (ʿAmm): Definition, Types and Legal Indication
The second form of generality is semantic: an expression need not have plural morphology, yet its signification may include multiple possible referents. The source illustrates this with man, ma, qawm and raht.
In a conditional construction, man can include whoever fulfils the stated condition, not merely one named person. Likewise, ma can range over different things in its relevant construction. Generality therefore cannot be identified simply by looking for a plural ending.