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ruling

noun

  1. the act of deciding, regulation, law, decide
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adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈɹuːlɪŋ/

adj

Etymology: By surface analysis, rule + -ing.

  1. That rules; predominant; chief; reigning; controlling.

    the ruling monarch

    a ruling passion

noun

Etymology: By surface analysis, rule + -ing.

  1. 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.

  1. present participle and gerund of rule