ruling
noun
an authoritative decision, as one by a judge on a debated point of law.
rulings
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pluralof ruling.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The dispute intensified after rulings by European institutions challenging the independence of the tribunal in its current form.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
Still, there have been instances in which decisions by independent arbitrators contributed to a municipality’s economic challenges, and elected officials were unable to unwind the rulings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Defendants have asked for several of the suits to be thrown out, but no final rulings have been issued.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Despite a request from litigants to overturn prior rulings in Kisor, a slim majority of the court ruled that judges were still required to defer to an agency’s interpretations of its regulations.
From Slate ● Oct. 18, 2026
The Court's rulings had become increasingly hostile to death row prisoners and less committed to the notion that "death is different," requiring more careful review.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
