Word
ruling
Phoneticsrul·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹuɫɪŋ/
UK/ɹˈuːlɪŋ/
Definitions
01official decision
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Law Formal
n. an official decision made by a judge, a court, or someone in a position of power.
n. an authoritative decision or decree, especially one delivered by a court or a presiding officer on a point of law.
“The judge is expected to give a ruling on the case tomorrow morning.”
“The Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling that effectively overturned decades of legal precedent regarding environmental protections.”
02in power or control
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic
adj. having control or power over a country or group; the most important or common.
adj. exercising control or authority; predominant or reigning within a specific hierarchy or context.
“The ruling party has promised to lower taxes before the next election.”
“The ruling elite maintained their influence through a complex network of patronage and strategic appointments in the civil service.”
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “ruling” in context.
Verb
01. await the ruling
“Journalists and activists gathered outside the courthouse to await the ruling on the landmark case.”
verb + noun
02. challenge the ruling
“The defense team announced their intention to challenge the ruling immediately.”
verb + noun
03. overturn the ruling
“The appeals court decided to overturn the ruling, citing a lack of evidence in the initial trial.”
verb + noun
04. uphold the ruling
“The Supreme Court chose to uphold the ruling, confirming that the lower court's decision was legally sound.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. ruling party
“The ruling party faced intense criticism after the new tax laws were announced.”
adj + noun
06. controversial ruling
“The judge's controversial ruling sparked protests across the country.”
adj + noun
07. landmark ruling
“The landmark ruling paved the way for significant changes in environmental legislation.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. ruling on the matter
“We are still waiting for a definitive ruling on the matter from the regulatory body.”
noun + prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“Judge Bryan Biedscheid said in a ruling late Thursday that the bulk of the money will be used for treatment services for young people.” “Speaking after Cheema-Grubb's ruling was made, Cat said Razzell was continuing to harm her family and was "actively choosing to be controlling and abusive from within prison".” Etymology
By surface analysis, rule + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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