ruling
Translation
ruling, judgment, decision, verdict
Examples
The judge will make a ruling tomorrow.
The judge will make a ruling tomorrow.
The court's ruling was final.
The court's ruling was final.
Grammar Patterns
((a ruling on sth.)) an official decision about (sth.) The judge made a ruling on the case.
Similar Words
Synonyms: decision, judgment, verdict, decree
Etymology
From the verb 'to rule', meaning to exercise authority or make a decision.
Memory Tips
A judge 'rules' over a court case, and the decision they make is the 'ruling'.