ruling
pronunciation
How to pronounce ruling in British English:
UK [ˈru:lɪŋ]
How to pronounce ruling in American English:
US [ˈrulɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
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- Adjective:
- exercising power or authority
Word Origin
- ruling (n.)
- "determination by a judge or court on a point arising in the course of a trial or hearing," 1550s, verbal noun from rule (v.).
Example
- 1. The ruling gives sony bmg three options .
- 2. A ruling is expected in weeks .
- 3. Numbers remain a challenge for britain 's ruling class .
- 4. This ruling cancels all state minimum wage laws .
- 5. The ruling may encourage more overseas students to apply to canadian business schools .