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ruling

adj.
US //ˈɹuɫɪŋ// UK //ɹˈuːlɪŋ// rul·ing
  1. 1 in power (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    describing a person, group, or party that is currently in control of a country or organization.

    exercising control or authority; currently reigning or governing.

    Example

    The ruling party has promised to lower taxes before the next election.

    Example

    The ruling coalition faced significant internal pressure to reform the healthcare system before the parliamentary session concluded.
Origin

By surface analysis, rule + -ing.

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