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The referee made a ruling about the goal.
What does Ruling mean?
A ruling is an official decision.
Dictionary definition
An official decision, or something that controls or has authority.
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The committee's ruling explained which rule applied.
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A clear ruling can help a group understand what is allowed and why.
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What does ruling mean?
Ruling means an official decision.
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Decision is close to ruling in this main meaning.
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WordRuling.
Partnoun, adjective.
MeaningRuling means A ruling is an official decision.
ExampleExample: The referee made a ruling about the goal.
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- roo · ling
- Strongest beat
- roo
- Ending
- ling
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on roo.
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ruling
noun
rulings
More than one official decision.
verb
rule
To decide or control according to rules.
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