Associations to the word «Prevailing»

Wiktionary

PREVAILING, adjective. Predominant; of greatest force.
PREVAILING, adjective. Prevalent, common, widespread.
PREVAILING, verb. Present participle of prevail
PREVAILING PARTIES, noun. Plural of prevailing party
PREVAILING PARTY, noun. (legal): The party in a civil lawsuit who the factfinder determines to be right, and who, in some jurisdictions, may recover attorney's fees and other expenses associated with the prosecution or defense of the lawsuit.

Dictionary definition

PREVAILING, adjective. Most frequent or common; "prevailing winds".

Wise words

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