prevail
verb [ I ]
uk/prɪˈveɪl/ usto get control or influence in a particular situation:
prevail over sth They complained that corporate interests often prevailed over the needs of the individual.
formal
to win in an argument, court case, etc.:
prevail in sth If they prevail in the court case, they could receive up to $10,000 each.
to be common among a group of people or in an area at a particular time:
This attitude still prevails in parts of Europe.
prevail among sb Secrecy prevails among the banking lobbies.
Phrasal verb
prevail upon/on sb