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preponderance
[ pri-pon-der-uhns ]
noun
- the fact or quality of being preponderant; superiority in weight, power, numbers, etc.:
The preponderance of votes is against the proposal.
Synonyms: bulk, mass, majority, predominance
preponderance
/ prɪˈpɒndərəns; prɪˈpɒndərənsɪ /
noun
- the quality of being greater in weight, force, influence, etc
the preponderance of right-handed people
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Word History and Origins
Origin of preponderance1
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Example Sentences
This lawsuit will be decided under a lower and more easily met standard of proof: “preponderance of the evidence.”
Brown assesses sexual misconduct charges under a “preponderance of the evidence” standard—the lowest legal burden of proof.
That should bother you even if you think that the preponderance of the evidence says that MacDonald is guilty.
A civil case, however, could have been decided on the basis of a preponderance of evidence.
In the past 20 years, the preponderance of global companies have both increased revenue and shed costs.
But here, as in every place of burial, the vast preponderance of childrens graves is striking.
A House of Commons was chosen in which the Whig party had a decided preponderance.
It also points out a very characteristic feature of these concerts—namely, the preponderance of the fair sex.
The Free State preponderance among settlers constantly increased.
The Roman Catholic general resolved to employ his preponderance of forces in striking a decisive blow.
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