prevailing parties

A form of prevailing party — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of prevailing party
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APA

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MLA

“prevailing parties.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prevailing%20parties. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “prevailing parties,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prevailing%20parties.

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