nonruling

adjective

non·rul·ing | \ ˌnän-ˈrü-liŋ

Definition of nonruling

(Entry 1 of 2)

: not exerting power or authority : not ruling nonruling parties Thus 1100-1250 will be designated as Early Middle English, when only the nonruling classes used English.— Garland Cannon

nonruling

noun

plural nonrulings

Definition of nonruling (Entry 2 of 2)

: lack or absence of a ruling : the failure or refusal to issue a decisive ruling (as by a judge or governmental agency) For strict constructionists, the nonruling allows the culture to sort out the arguments consistent with what clearly are changing social mores.— Cal Thomas