Ruling

Pronunciation: /ˈruːl/

Ruling (noun)

  1. A statement that tells you what you can or cannot do.
  2. The power to make decisions and control a country or group.
  3. A straight piece of material used to measure length.

Examples

  • The rule requires everyone to wear a helmet.
  • Breaking the rule can lead to a fine.

Common collocations: follow the rule, strict rule, set a rule, under rule, absolute rule

Ruling (verb)

  1. To have power over a country or group and make decisions for them.
  2. To make an official decision about something.

Examples

  • The emperor ruled with fairness.
  • They ruled the land for many years.

Synonyms of Ruling

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Ruling

  • — absence of rules or order
  • — lack of governing rules