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Ruling
/ˈɹuːlɪŋ/
To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.
📖 Definitions of "Ruling"
- 1
To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.
- 2
To excel.
"This game rules!"
- 3
To mark (paper or the like) with rules (lines).
- 4
To decide judicially.
- 1
To revel.
- 1
An order or a decision on a point of law from someone in authority.
- 1
That rules; predominant; chief; reigning; controlling.
"a ruling passion"
🔄 Synonyms of "Ruling"
4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| powerful | Having, or capable of exerting, power or influence. |
| regnantnoun | Reigning, ruling; currently holding power. |
| opinionnoun | A belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a topic, issue, person or thing. |
| reigning | Currently ruling or holding a position. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Ruling"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| reigning | Currently ruling or holding a position. |
| regnantnoun | Reigning, ruling; currently holding power. |
| opinionnoun | A belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a topic, issue, person or thing. |
| powerful | Having, or capable of exerting, power or influence. |
| dominationnoun | Control by means of superior ability, influence, position, or resources; prevailing force. |
| authoritynoun | (uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right. |
| leadernoun | Any person who leads or directs. |
| edictnoun | A proclamation of law or other authoritative command. |
| decreenoun | An edict or law. |
| leadershipnoun | The capacity of someone to lead others. |
| dispositionnoun | Tendency or inclination under given circumstances. |
| cloutnoun | (informal) Influence or effectiveness, especially political. |
| decision-makingnoun | Alternative form of decision making. [The process of reaching a decision.] |
| leadingnoun | Providing guidance or direction. |
| prevailing | Prevalent, common, widespread. |
| guidingnoun | Guidance. |
| regulationnoun | (countable) A law or administrative rule, issued by an organization, used to guide or prescribe the conduct of members of that organization. |
| actingnoun | (uncountable, drama) The occupation of an actor. |
| judgmentnoun | The conclusion or result of judging; an opinion; a decision. |
| judgingnoun | The act of making a judgment. |
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