ruling

ROO-ling/ˈɹuːlɪŋ/

3 meanings of ruling

1
nouncountable
A decision made by a judge or other person in charge about a legal question.
Like a referee's final call that settles an argument in a game.
The judge's ruling surprised everyone in the courtroom.
We are still waiting for the court's ruling on the case.
Similardecision, judgment, verdict, decree, order
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2
adjective
Having the most power or control in a place or group.
Like the captain of a team who makes the decisions everyone follows.
The ruling party won most of the seats in the election.
For years, the ruling family controlled all the land nearby.
Similarreigning, regnant
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3
verb
Present participle of rule. Use this form for the action happening now.
The king was ruling wisely during those difficult years.
She is ruling the kingdom while her brother is away.
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ruling is a form of rule

rule, verb: To be in charge of a country or group and make decisions for it. Full entry

Forms: rulerules he/she/itruling -ing formruled past tense, past participle
Spelling: rule → ruling: drop the e, add -ing

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Origin

Made from the word "rule" plus the ending "-ing".