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Dictionary Meanings. Ruling Definition. ro͝olĭng. rulings. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Adjective. Noun. Verb. Filter. adjective. Exercising control or authority. The ruling junta; ruling circles of the government. American Heritage. That rules. Webster's New World. Predominant. The ruling principle.
[intransitive, transitive] to give an official decision about something synonym pronounce. rule on something The court will rule on the legality of the action. rule against/in favour of somebody/something The judge ruled against/in favour of the plaintiff. rule somebody/something + adj. The deal may be ruled illegal.
noun. us / ruːl / uk / ruːl / rule noun (INSTRUCTION) Add to word list. B1 [ C usually plural ] an accepted principle or instruction that states the way things are or should be done, and tells you what you are allowed or are not allowed to do: A referee must know all the rules of the game.
