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Definition of Ruling
1. Adjective. Exercising power or authority.
2. Noun. The reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself).
Exact synonyms: Opinion
Generic synonyms: Judgement, Judgment, Judicial Decision
Specialized synonyms: Bakke Decision
Specialized synonyms: Fatwa
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Derivative terms: Rule
Generic synonyms: Judgement, Judgment, Judicial Decision
Specialized synonyms: Bakke Decision
Specialized synonyms: Fatwa
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Derivative terms: Rule
Definition of Ruling
1. a. Predominant; chief; reigning; controlling; as, a ruling passion; a ruling sovereign.
2. n. The act of one who rules; ruled lines.
Definition of Ruling
1. Adjective. That rules or rule. ¹
2. Noun. An order or a decision on a point of law from someone in authority. ¹
3. Verb. (present participle of rule) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ruling
1. an authoritative decision [n -S]