ruling

[roo-ling]

noun

1. an authoritative decision, as one by a judge on a debated point of law.

2. the act of drawing straight lines with a ruler.

3. ruled lines.

adjective

1. governing or dominating.

   the ruling party.

2. controlling; predominating.

   the ruling factor in recovery from an illness.

3. widespread; prevalent.

   ruling prices; ruling values.

ruling

/ ˈruːlɪŋ /

noun

1. a decision of someone in authority, such as a judge

2. one or more parallel ruled lines

adjective

1. controlling or exercising authority

   the ruling classes

2. prevalent or predominant

Other Word Forms

• nonruling noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ruling¹

1175–1225; Middle English (gerund); rule, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

It said the relevant advert was removed before the ASA's ruling.

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It insulates a ruling class, breaks its own rules, and produces societies where “some animals are more equal than others.”

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“This ruling is a win for Texas, and for every American who fights for free and fair elections.”

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A hearing in London, which began on Tuesday, will now decide whether Mr Lynch's estate can appeal against the 2022 and 2025 rulings.

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For its part, Nestle Waters welcomed the ruling, saying it confirmed that "the food safety of Source Perrier natural mineral waters has always been guaranteed".

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Related Words

• decision 
• directive 
• edict 
• finding 
• law 
• order 
• resolution 
• rule 
• verdict