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Synonyms
ruling

noun

  1. the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)

adj

  1. exercising power or authority

verb

  1. exercise authority over: as of nations
  2. decide with authority: "The King decreed that all first-born males should be killed"
  3. be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance: "Money reigns supreme here"
  4. decide on and make a declaration about: "find someone guilty"
  5. have an affinity with: of signs of the zodiac
  6. mark or draw with a ruler: "rule the margins"
  7. keep in check: "rule one's temper"