Meaning & use
ruling
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An official decision made by a judge, court, or other authority.
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The judge's ruling favored the tenants over the landlord.
The committee issued a ruling on the disputed election results.
A note on using this word
As an adjective, 'ruling' describes the party or group currently in power, as in 'the ruling government.'
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Currently in power or exercising control.
The ruling party lost its majority in the recent election.
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