- ruling⇄adj. 1. that rules; governing; controlling.
Ex. a ruling body. The tiny principality would become French territory if the ruling prince had no male issue (Newsweek).
2. predominating; prevalent; chief.
Ex. a ruling passion.
3. u - ruling⇄adv. rulingly.
- ruling⇄noun 1. a decision of a judge or court.
Ex. a ruling on a point of law.
2. a ruled line or lines.
3. the act of making lines, as on paper or fabric.
4. government. - ruling⇄ruling, noun, adjective.