ruling
Translation
ruling, decision, judgment
Examples
The judge made a final ruling.
The judge made a final ruling.
Grammar Patterns
((a ruling)) on sth. a decision about something The court issued a ruling on the case.
((a ruling)) that... a decision stating that... The ruling that he was innocent was unexpected.
Similar Words
Synonyms: judgment, decision, verdict, decree
Etymology
From the verb 'to rule', in the sense of 'to decide authoritatively'.
Memory Tips
A judge 'rules' on a case, and their official decision is called a 'ruling'.