Synonyms for

Ruling

Verb / ˈru:lɪŋ / Another word for ruling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of making an official decision or a legal decision made by a court

Synonyms & similar words

predominate reign find harness dominate govern rule opinion reigning regnant decree rein prevail decision judgment verdict sentence order command directive regulation decree dominant supreme governing controlling overriding prevailing deciding decisive determining conclusive

Synonyms by register

Formal

governing authoritative decisive controlling

Informal

bossy in charge top dog

Literary

sovereign imperious commanding

Antonyms

subordinate subject inferior dependent underling follower

Common collocations

  • final ruling
  • court ruling
  • legal ruling
  • ruling party
  • ruling class
  • ruling elite
  • ruling opinion

Word family

noun rule
verb rule
adjective ruling

Usage note

The adjective 'ruling' often precedes nouns like 'party', 'class', or 'elite' to denote those in power. As a noun, it typically refers to a formal decision, especially in a legal context.

Example sentences

  1. The ruling of the court changed the course of the trial.
  2. The ruling government made changes to the education system.
  3. The ruling council made a decision to increase taxes.
  4. The ruling class owned most of the land.
  5. The ruling dynasty lasted for centuries.

Quotes

  • The ruling passion, be it what it will, the ruling passion conquers reason still. - Alexander Pope
  • The ruling passion, such as avarice, lucre, ambition, vanity, will in time certainly become the master-passion. - Laurence Sterne
  • The only way to deal with fear is to face it head on. The only way to deal with ruling passion is to surrender to it. - Jeanette Winterson

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