Ruling

Pronunciation: /ˈruː.lɪŋ/

Definitions of ruling

noun a decision or statement made by a judge or court

Example Sentences

A1 The court's ruling favored the plaintiff.

A2 The ruling on the case was made by the judge.

B1 The ruling of the Supreme Court set a new precedent.

B2 The ruling of the arbitration panel was final and binding.

C1 The ruling of the International Court of Justice had global implications.

C2 The ruling of the European Court of Human Rights was hailed as a landmark decision.

adjective having the power to control or influence

Example Sentences

A1 The ruling government passed a new law.

A2 The ruling party won the election.

B1 The ruling class controlled the resources.

B2 The ruling council made a decision on the matter.

C1 The ruling ideology shaped the society's values.

C2 The ruling monarch's decree was final.

Examples of ruling in a Sentence

formal The judge issued a ruling in favor of the plaintiff.

informal Did you hear about the court ruling on that case?

slang The ruling totally threw everyone for a loop.

figurative His ruling on the matter was like a final stamp of approval.

Grammatical Forms of ruling

• past tense: ruled
• plural: rulings
• comparative: more ruling
• superlative: most ruling
• present tense: rules
• future tense: will rule
• perfect tense: have ruled
• continuous tense: is ruling
• singular: ruler
• positive degree: ruling
• infinitive: to rule
• gerund: ruling
• participle: ruled

Origin and Evolution of ruling

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ruling' originated from the Old French word 'reule' which came from the Latin word 'regula' meaning a straight stick or bar used as a guide or rule.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ruling' evolved from its original meaning of a guide or rule to refer to the act of governing or making decisions with authority.