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RULING

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Ruling.

Ruling - as a noun

The reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
opinion
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
judgementjudgmentjudicial decision
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ruling - as an adjective satellite

Exercising power or authority

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
regnantreigning

Ruling - as a verb

To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.

To excel.

Example: "This game rules!"

To mark (paper or the like) with rules (lines).

To decide judicially.

To establish or settle by, or as by, a rule; to fix by universal or general consent, or by common practice.

To revel.

Ruling - as an adjective

That rules; predominant; chief; reigning; controlling.

Example: "A ruling passion"

Example Sentences

"The Supreme Court's ruling on the case set an important precedent."
"The ruling of the judge favored the plaintiff and ordered the defendant to pay damages."
"She disagreed with the ruling of the arbitration panel and filed an appeal."
"The ruling of the referee was controversial and resulted in protests from both teams."
"The court's ruling established a new interpretation of the law."
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Word Game Points

Is RULING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ruling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RULING has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is RULING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ruling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RULING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is RULING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ruling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RULING has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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