But there was no general system, nor was there, save by special legislation, any means by which sanitary districts could be constituted.
Perhaps the most important advance made in this period is the beginning of taxation of movables, first applied in the Saladin tithe of 1189 and, later, expanded into a general system.
It was not, however, until 1872 that a general system of sanitary districts was adopted.
The leading lawyers and judges were the star actors, and had each his partisans.
But a horse was not an unusual fee, and in those days when horse thieves as clients were but too common, it was not long before a young man of ability found himself well mounted.
Christianity reveals to us a general system of morality, but the application to the details of practice is often left to be discovered by human reason.
The chief argument in favor of this general reference was, that these propositions might be merged in one bill which should present a general system, and thus render less complicated the proceedings of the House on these resolutions.
The acts to which I have referred were a part of a general system of Compromises.
My colleague admits that the platform declares against the constitutionality of a general system of improvements, and that General Cass indorses the platform; but he still thinks General Cass is in favor of some sort of improvements.
My own judgment, it is well known, has on both grounds been opposed to "a general system of internal improvements" by the Federal Government.
This position may be illustrated by taking as a single example one of the many things comprehended clearly in the idea of "a general system of internal improvements," namely, roads.
The veteran's language was a curious commentary on the whole campaign; nay, upon Buonaparte's general system of warfare, which appeared so extraordinary to those who had long practised the art on more formal principles.
This act evidently looked to the adoption of a general system of internal improvements, to embrace roads and canals as well as harbors and rivers.
The policy of embarking the Federal Government in a general system of internal improvements had its origin but little more than twenty years ago.
This measure is deemed important, as it is believed that it will furnish an effective volunteer force in aid of the Regular Army, and may form the basis of a general system of organization for the entire militia of the United States.
He added: Should the partial and exclusive provisions of the measure pervade the views and administration of Government in Canada, in regard to a general system of education, etc.
The press in England in consequence became an educative force of great intellectual and political importance, and did much to compensate for the lack of a general system of schools for the people.
A general system of education that will teach the fundamental principles of constitutional liberty, and apply science to production in agriculture and manufacturing, is almost the only solution for such conditions.
In 1829 the workingmen of Philadelphia asked each candidate for the legislature for a formal declaration of the attitude he would assume toward the provision of "an equal and a general system of education" for the State.
But, in connection with a general system, the advantages of this plan would be greatly increased, inasmuch as the same books are to be found in many libraries.
Although some of the services survived, there was for centuries no general system of posts in France.
The above list will hopefully provide you with a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "general system" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this group of words.