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a decision made by a court or tribunal regarding a case it has heard
the controversial ruling by the state's supreme court caused an uproar
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an order publicly issued by an authority
the FCC's ruling regarding the broadcasting of obscenities
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Recent Examples of rulings
That decision sparked lawsuits and a string of swift and contradictory judicial rulings that deal with government power — and impact food access for some 42 million Americans.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
The Spurs went on to clinch the series at home in Game 6, and then romped to the title, while the Suns were left to wonder about one of the softest and most impactful suspension rulings in league history.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
To bolster their arguments, Pasadena and the RBOC—a nonprofit that manages the Rose Bowl—cite rulings from the 1970s, 1980s and 2000s that compelled the New York Jets, New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins to honor leases requiring them to stay in their respective home venues.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The dispute also tests the limits of executive power under the Antideficiency Act and highlights the Court’s expanding role in resolving urgent policy fights through emergency rulings.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Legal experts did not anticipate the justices would take on Davis' case; however, the request alone caused alarm among some in the LGBTQ community, given the court's recent conservative rulings.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
In conjunction with similar rulings involving Fresno State and Eastern Michigan, the NCAA has now ruled on 12 of those athletes at five separate schools.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Niven is seeking a judgement of non-enforceability for the agreement, as well as rulings of breach of contract or interference with a contract.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
In the past, Kennedy said, such rulings were generally limited to situations where time was of the essence, such as when a state was about to execute an inmate and an appeal for the person’s life was made to the court.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
The Spurs went on to clinch the series at home in Game 6, and then romped to the title, while the Suns were left to wonder about one of the softest and most impactful suspension rulings in league history.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
To bolster their arguments, Pasadena and the RBOC—a nonprofit that manages the Rose Bowl—cite rulings from the 1970s, 1980s and 2000s that compelled the New York Jets, New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins to honor leases requiring them to stay in their respective home venues.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The dispute also tests the limits of executive power under the Antideficiency Act and highlights the Court’s expanding role in resolving urgent policy fights through emergency rulings.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Legal experts did not anticipate the justices would take on Davis' case; however, the request alone caused alarm among some in the LGBTQ community, given the court's recent conservative rulings.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
In conjunction with similar rulings involving Fresno State and Eastern Michigan, the NCAA has now ruled on 12 of those athletes at five separate schools.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Niven is seeking a judgement of non-enforceability for the agreement, as well as rulings of breach of contract or interference with a contract.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
In the past, Kennedy said, such rulings were generally limited to situations where time was of the essence, such as when a state was about to execute an inmate and an appeal for the person’s life was made to the court.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rulings
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According to French law, the dissemination of representations of a pedopornographic nature via an electronic communications network is punishable by sentences of up to seven years imprisonment and a fine of 100,000 euros, or $115,500.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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And after spending the last five years co-hosting the hit podcast Fake Doctors, Real Friends, the pair has a unique way of finishing each other's sentences.—
Janine Rubenstein,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nationwide, La Libertad Avanza increased its seats in the lower house from 37 to 64, positioning Milei to more easily defend his vetoes and executive decrees that have defined his economic agenda.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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What’s more, after the Velvet Revolution of 1989, Czechs who had their property seized by the state were allowed to reclaim much of it through a restitution system – but not ethnic Germans who lost it under the post-war Benes decrees.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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Their findings provide a blueprint for improving efficiency, stability, and scalability, key steps toward mass deployment and alignment with China’s carbon neutrality goals.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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More information on the survey findings may be found here.—
Lisa Vernon-Sparks,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Ever since, as the Taliban returned to power, once again issuing edicts to suppress women and girls, the clinic and its 34-year-old midwife Atifa have continued to provide a lifeline for mothers and young children.—
Elise Blanchard,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
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One of the fundamental edicts of the [original Naked Gun creators] Zucker Brothers was you played against the comedy.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Aug. 2025
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Petritaj appealed the verdicts and the lawsuits are still ongoing.—
Lindita Cela,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Once restricted to an elite group of editors sitting in the front row at runway shows, critiquing collections has become a spectator sport, with millions delivering instant verdicts online.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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GCCs today manage key functions that directly influence decisions, revenue and customer experience.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The decisions that have been made.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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One of those Ukrainian judgments found that a 2009 loan for $14 million that the Justice Department alleged to be fraudulent was legitimate.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The rules grant the Education Secretary discretion to determine ineligibility by weighing court judgments, legal settlements, or other evidence, sometimes even absent a formal conviction.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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This comes amid a series of directives from federal authorities demanding that the city halt its toll program for drivers entering Manhattan's central business district.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The statement also denies that any of the building closures or return-to-work directives related to the changes violate federal laws.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Rulings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rulings. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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