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Ruling

An official decision, order, or guideline that is issued by someone in authority, typically a judge or regulatory entity.

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Examples:

"But we must consult our superiors and get a definite ruling.The judge issued a pivotal ruling in the landmark case.His ruling style tends to be both strict and unexpectedly fair.

Etymology:

etymology
First known use was in the 14th century, derived from the verb form rule which originates from the Middle English rulen, from Anglo-French ruler, from Latin regulare, from regula meaning a straight stick or rule.

Usage Statistics:

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