ruling
Definition of ruling
: an official or authoritative decision, decree, statement, or interpretation (as by a judge on a point of law)
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Examples of ruling in a sentence
The decision overturns the Supreme Court's earlier ruling.
She disputed the referee's ruling.
14th Century
First Known Use of ruling
14th century
ruling
Definition of ruling
1a : exerting power or authority the ruling partyb : chief, predominating a ruling passion
2 : generally prevailing
Examples of ruling in a sentence
members of the ruling class
the ruling opinion on premarital sex
1561
First Known Use of ruling
1561
RULING Defined for English Language Learners
ruling
Definition of ruling for English Language Learners
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: an official decision made by a judge, referee, etc.
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Definition of ruling for English Language Learners
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: having control and power over a country, area, group, etc.
RULING Defined for Kids
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Definition of ruling for Students
: an official decision (as by a judge)
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ruling
Legal Definition of ruling
: an official or authoritative determination, decree, statement, or interpretation (as by a judge on a question of law) followed a previous ruling on the same question — see also revenue ruling — compare decision, disposition, finding, holding, judgment, opinion, verdict
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