Predominant
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Anderson (1889)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Something greater or superior in power and influence to others with which it is connected or compared. Matthews v. Bliss, 22 Pick. (Mass.) 53.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
This term, in its natural and ordinary signification, is understood to be something greater or superior in power and influence to others, with which it is connected or compared. So understood, a "predominant motive," when several motives may have operated, is one of grcater force and effect, in producing the given result, than any other motive. Matthews v. Bliss, 22 Pick. (Mass.) 53.
A Dictionary of Law
William C. Anderson · 1889
Something greater or superior in power and influence to others, with which it is connected or compared: as, a predominant motive.'^