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ruling

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈruːlɪŋ/

Forms: rulings

ruling means: Having the power to control a country, group, or situation.

adjective

IN POWERB2

Having the power to control a country, group, or situation.

  • The ruling party won again.
  • The ruling family has controlled the country for years.
  • Opposition leaders criticized the ruling coalition.

Similar words: governing, dominant

Common phrases: ruling party, ruling class, ruling monarch

noun

OFFICIAL DECISIONB2

An official decision made by a judge or another person with authority.

  • The judge issued a ruling.
  • They appealed against the court ruling.
  • The ruling on the case surprised everyone.

How to use it: a ruling on something (We are waiting for a ruling on the dispute.); a ruling that… (The judge issued a ruling that the agreement was valid.)

Similar words: decision, judgment

Common phrases: court ruling, ruling on something, issue a ruling

Questions about ruling

What does ruling mean?

Having the power to control a country, group, or situation.

What is ruling in other languages?

Türkçe: iktidardaki · Español: gobernante · Français: au pouvoir · Deutsch: regierend · Italiano: al potere · 日本語: 政権を握る

How do you pronounce ruling?

It is pronounced /ˈruːlɪŋ/.

How do you use ruling in a sentence?

The ruling party won again. The ruling family has controlled the country for years.

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