1
as in sentences
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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2
as in decrees
an order publicly issued by an authority
the FCC's ruling regarding the broadcasting of obscenities
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Noun
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What Happens Next The court will now prepare to deliver its verdicts.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024 -
What's New The trial of eight individuals accused of assisting the Islamic extremist who murdered French history teacher Samuel Paty is nearing its conclusion, with verdicts set to be delivered on Friday, more than four years after the killing.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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As the financial obligations in the directives became clear, the business community began to push for reforms.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Even today, farmers have land-use rights but do not own their land, which deprives them of capital and subjects them to party directives on how to use it.—
Ian Johnson,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Midfielders There are several key decisions to make in midfield this summer.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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Or make good decisions with the puck.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Rulings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rulings. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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