CEFR C1

ruling

noun

Meaning

A decision made by a judge or court of law, or by someone in a position of authority, that settles a legal dispute or answers a question.

Examples

The Supreme Court's ruling set a precedent for future cases.
The company was unhappy with the arbitrator's ruling.

Synonyms: decision, judgment, verdict, adjudication

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ruling (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈruːlɪŋ/

Definition

A decision made by a judge or court of law, or by someone in a position of authority, that settles a legal dispute or answers a question.

Examples

The Supreme Court's ruling set a precedent for future cases.
The company was unhappy with the arbitrator's ruling.
The final ruling was delivered after months of deliberation.

How to Use ruling

ruling on (prepositional phrase): Making a decision about a specific issue or case. — "The judge is expected to issue a ruling on the constitutional question."
ruling party (collocation): The political party that is currently in power. — "The ruling party is facing criticism for its economic policies."

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