Prevail

pre-val', v. i. [-vailed (-vald'), -vailing.] To overcome, gain the victory or superiority, succeed; to be in force, have effect, power, or influence; to persuade or induce. — Prevailing, p. a. Having more influence; superior in power, influence, or efficacy; predominant; most general in re- Ring ception, existence, or extension; prevalent; common: efficacious; succe ful. — Prev'alence, -a-lens, n. Condition or quality of being prevalent; superior in strength, influence, or efficacy; most general recepor tion or practice, existence or extension.— Prev'alent, a. Gaining advantage or superiority; most generally received; extensively existing; prevailing.