Assertion: convention | /r/CapableOf | prevail in population
Facets:
value: on this definition
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: On this definition, a convention prevails in a population when each member of the population plays his part in some system of actions because he perceives that it is in his interest to do so, given that others perceive it is in their interests to do so.
text: Once a convention prevails in some population, any member of the population will recognize that others expect him to conform to it and that they prefer he do so.