Definition of Ruling

Noun: ruling roo-ling

(law) the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
- opinion
An order or decision from someone in authority

Adjective: ruling roo-ling

Exercising power or authority
"The date of accession of each of the four members of the ruling dynasty was found";
- regnant, reigning

Verb: rule rool

Exercise authority over; as of nations
"Who is ruling the country now?";
- govern
Decide with authority
"The King ruled that all firstborn males should be killed";
- decree
Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
"Hispanics rule in this neighbourhood";
- predominate, dominate, reign, prevail
Decide on and make a declaration about
"rule someone guilty";
- find
Have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac
Mark or draw with a ruler
"rule the margins"
Keep in check
"rule one's temper";
- harness, rein
Distinguish oneself
- excel, stand out, surpass