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rulings

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈɹuɫɪŋz// UK //ɹˈuːlɪŋz// rul·ings

n. official decisions made by a person in power, like a judge or a referee. These decisions usually settle a disagreement or explain how a rule should be followed.

n. authoritative or official decisions made by a court, judge, or other governing body. Often involves the formal interpretation of a law or regulation in a specific case.


SIMPLE

The judge will announce her rulings on the case tomorrow morning.

CONTEXTUAL

Recent court rulings have changed the way companies handle private data for their customers.

COMPLEX

Legal scholars are currently debating whether these specific rulings will set a binding precedent for future environmental litigation across the entire country.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually used in the plural when referring to a series of decisions or the general output of a court.

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