ruling

Definitions

An authoritative decision or pronouncement made by a judge or court.

Exercising supreme power or authority; governing.

The act of marking or drawing straight lines.

Examples

The judge delivered a final ruling that favored the plaintiff.

The party has been in power since their ruling began a decade ago.

The committee is currently reviewing the ruling to ensure it complies with international law.

Synonyms

governing commanding dominant controlling reigning predominant authoritative

Antonyms

subordinate subject powerless weak inferior following obeying