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Ruling Definition & Meaning

ruling
adjective
  1. exercising power or authority
noun
  1. the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)

"Ruling" in song lyrics

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  • "Yeah, straight cluck, we was ruling"
    Above the Law — Shout 2 the True
  • "The latest news is the Nuts new album is ruling"
    The Beatnuts f/ Greg Nice — No Escapin' This
  • "Because the preacher that's ruling"
    Da T.R.U.T.H. — Go

Usage tips for "ruling"

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Frequently asked questions

What does ruling mean?
exercising power or authority the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
What part of speech is ruling?
Ruling is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does ruling have?
Ruling has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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