To show or watch something, or part of it, before it is complete.

(law) The party in a civil lawsuit whom 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.

(informal) An early preview or look at something, especially not yet made public.

Predominant; of greatest force. / Prevalent, common, widespread.

present participle of prevail

(South Africa, euphemistic) Belonging or relating to the previously disenfranchised population groups in South Africa, i.e. blacks, coloureds, and Indians.

plural of prevailing party

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of prevail

(idiomatic) To convince; to persuade.

Alternative form of preventable