ruling
noun
- the act of deciding, regulation, law, decide
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈɹuːlɪŋ/
adj
Etymology: By surface analysis, rule + -ing.
- That rules; predominant; chief; reigning; controlling.
“the ruling monarch”
“a ruling passion”
noun
Etymology: By surface analysis, rule + -ing.
- An order or a decision on a point of law from someone in authority.
“These orders are now cancelled as a result of the Minister's ruling.”
verb
Etymology: By surface analysis, rule + -ing.
- present participle and gerund of rule