Ruling
Pronunciation : Rul"ing
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : 1. Predominant; chief; reigning; controlling; as, a ruling passion; a ruling sovereign.
2. Used in marking or engraving lines; as, a ruling machine or pen.
Syn. -- Predominant; chief; controlling; directing; guilding; governing; prevailing; prevalent.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Rul"ing
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 1. The act of one who rules; ruled lines.
2. (Law)
Defn: A decision or rule of a judge or a court, especially an oral decision, as in excluding evidence.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913