ruling
/ˈɹuːlɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: rulings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
That rules; predominant; chief; reigning; controlling.
Adjective
Examples
the ruling monarch
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An order or a decision on a point of law from someone in authority.
Noun
Examples
These orders are now cancelled as a result of the Minister's ruling.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ruling” mean?
That rules; predominant; chief; reigning; controlling.
Is “ruling” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.