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Meaning of the word ruled in English

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ruled

Verb

1.

exercise ultimate power or authority over (an area and its people).

Example:
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the region today is ruled by elected politicians
Synonym:
govern control lead dominate run head direct administer manage regulate sway hold sway reign
2.

pronounce authoritatively and legally to be the case.

Example:
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an industrial tribunal ruled that he was unfairly dismissed from his job
Synonym:
decree order direct pronounce judge adjudge adjudicate lay down ordain decide find determine resolve settle establish hold asseverate
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rule ruling rule in as a rule rule book rule out golden rule