noun

ruling

ROO-lihng

noun

An official decision made by a judge or other authority on a legal or procedural question.

"The judge issued a ruling in favor of the defendant."

adj

Currently in power or exercising the most control or influence.

"The ruling party promised tax reforms before the election."

How to Use Ruling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn official legal decision, or (as an adjective) currently in charge.

Common pairings

issue a ruling ruling party court ruling

rulings plural

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Formed from rule plus the -ing ending.

hauling ridiculing scheduling