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Ruling

/ˈɹuːlɪŋ/

To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.

📖 Definitions of "Ruling"

verb
  1. 1

    To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.

  2. 2

    To excel.

    "This game rules!"

  3. 3

    To mark (paper or the like) with rules (lines).

  4. 4

    To decide judicially.

verb
  1. 1

    To revel.

noun
  1. 1

    An order or a decision on a point of law from someone in authority.

adjective
  1. 1

    That rules; predominant; chief; reigning; controlling.

    "a ruling passion"

🔄 Synonyms of "Ruling"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
powerfulHaving, or capable of exerting, power or influence.
regnantnounReigning, ruling; currently holding power.
opinionnounA belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a topic, issue, person or thing.
reigningCurrently ruling or holding a position.

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WordDefinition
reigningCurrently ruling or holding a position.
regnantnounReigning, ruling; currently holding power.
opinionnounA belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a topic, issue, person or thing.
powerfulHaving, or capable of exerting, power or influence.
dominationnounControl 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.
leadernounAny person who leads or directs.
edictnounA proclamation of law or other authoritative command.
decreenounAn edict or law.
leadershipnounThe capacity of someone to lead others.
dispositionnounTendency or inclination under given circumstances.
cloutnoun(informal) Influence or effectiveness, especially political.
decision-makingnounAlternative form of decision making. [The process of reaching a decision.]
leadingnounProviding guidance or direction.
prevailingPrevalent, common, widespread.
guidingnounGuidance.
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.
judgmentnounThe conclusion or result of judging; an opinion; a decision.
judgingnounThe act of making a judgment.

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