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Ruling

Ruling Meaning & Definition
Ruling Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Ruling?

[n] the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
[adj] exercising power or authority

Synonyms | Synonyms for Ruling: opinion | powerful | regnant | reigning

Related Terms | Find terms related to Ruling:

See Also | Bakke decision | fatwa | judgement | judgment | judicial decision

Ruling In Webster's Dictionary

\Rul"ing\, a. 1. Predominant; chief; reigning; controlling; as, a ruling passion; a ruling sovereign. 2. Used in marking or engraving lines; as, a ruling machine or pen. Syn: Predominant; chief; controlling; directing; guiding; governing; prevailing; prevalent.
\Rul"ing\, n. 1. The act of one who rules; ruled lines. 2. (Law) A decision or rule of a judge or a court, especially an oral decision, as in excluding evidence.

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