Definition of ruling
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an official or authoritative decision, decree, statement, or interpretation (as by a judge on a point of law)
ruling
adjectiveDefinition of ruling (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: exerting power or authority
the ruling party
b
: chief, predominating
a ruling passion
2
: generally prevailing
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