ruling

US /ˈruː.lɪŋ/

UK /ˈruː.lɪŋ/

1.

an authoritative statement or decision

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The court's ruling on the case was final.

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The new ruling will affect many businesses.

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decision judgment verdict decree order

1.

exercising control or authority; governing

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The ruling party faced strong opposition.

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The queen has been ruling for over fifty years.

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governing controlling dominant leading in power

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rule rule in as a rule rule book rule out golden rule slide rule