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[ pri-pon-der-uhns ] / prɪˈpɒn dər əns / SEE SYNONYMS FOR preponderance ON THESAURUS.COM
nounthe fact or quality of being preponderant; superiority in weight, power, numbers, etc.: The preponderance of votes is against the proposal. Sometimes pre·pon·der·an·cy . Origin of preponderanceFirst recorded in 1675–85; preponder(ant) + -ance SYNONYMS FOR preponderancepredominance, majority, mass, bulk. SEE SYNONYMS FOR preponderance ON THESAURUS.COM Words nearby preponderanceprepatellar bursitis, prepatent period, prepay, prepense, prepollex, preponderance, preponderant, preponderate, prepone, preportion, prepose Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for preponderanceThis lawsuit will be decided under a lower and more easily met standard of proof: “preponderance of the evidence.” Prosecuting Officer Wilson Won't Bring Justice to Ferguson|Candace McCoy|August 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST Brown assesses sexual misconduct charges under a “preponderance of the evidence” standard—the lowest legal burden of proof. Exclusive: Brown University Student Speaks Out on What It’s Like to Be Accused of Rape|Cathy Young|June 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST That should bother you even if you think that the preponderance of the evidence says that MacDonald is guilty. Does Jeffrey MacDonald Belong in Jail?|Megan McArdle|January 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST A civil case, however, could have been decided on the basis of a preponderance of evidence. Reports: Dominique Strauss-Kahn Settles With Maid Who Claimed Sexual Assault|Christopher Dickey|November 30, 2012|DAILY BEAST
In the past 20 years, the preponderance of global companies have both increased revenue and shed costs. Google’s Results Reflect Giants’ Surge, as Everyone Else Struggles|Zachary Karabell|April 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST The climate of Cannes has been the subject of a considerable variety of opinion,—the preponderance being, however, in its favour. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2|Various There is a preponderance of incident and much biographical detail regarding Socrates. A Critical History of Greek Philosophy|W. T. Stace But it may even be affirmed that they were unable to ensure the preponderance of the Federal element in a case of this kind. Democracy In America, Volume 1 (of 2)|Alexis de Toqueville After Johnny had concluded a satisfactory arrangement for his diamond, I remarked on the preponderance of speaking trumpets. For two years the English, despite their preponderance of forces in America, lost rather than gained ground. The Greater Republic|Charles Morris
British Dictionary definitions for preponderancepreponderancepreponderancy (prɪˈpɒndərənsɪ)
nounthe quality of being greater in weight, force, influence, etcthe preponderance of right-handed people Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to preponderancepredominance, prevalence, weight, power, advantage, ascendancy, bulk, superiority, domination, command, dominion, mass, sway, dominance, max, extensiveness, mostest, lion's share |