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ruling definition

rul·ing (ro̵̅o̅′liŋ)

adjective

that rules; specif.,
  1. governing
  2. predominating
  3. prevalent

noun

  1. the act of governing
  2. an official decision, esp. one made by a court or judge
    1. the making of ruled lines
    2. the lines so made

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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