ruling

/ɹˈuːlɪŋ/

/ˈɹuɫɪŋ/

Ruling

a decision made by someone with official power, particularly a judge

synonyms : opinion

ruling

exercising power or authority

synonyms : regnant

Examples

1. The judge's ruling carries significant weight in the legal community.

2. The judge stood firm in her ruling.

3. This support has dramatically tilted the balance of power in favor of the Algerian ruling elite.

4. Any government that seeks to split its opponents is dividing and ruling.