ruling

• Bezieht sich auf eine offizielle Entscheidung, die von einem Richter oder Gericht in einem Rechtsfall getroffen wird; auch allgemein: maßgeblich, bestimmend oder herrschend.

Describes an official decision made by a judge or court in a legal case.

1. Having authorityB2formal

   Exercising power or control over others; governing.

   herrschend

   • The ruling party won the election by a large margin.
   • He belongs to the ruling class of society.
   • The ruling monarch addressed the nation.

   Synonymeauthoritativecommandingcontrollingdirectingdominantgoverningleadingpowerfulreigningsupreme

   Antonymesubjectsubmissivesubordinate

2. Dominant or prevailingB2formal

   Most influential or common in a particular situation.

   Vorherrschend

   • English is the ruling language in international business.
   • Jazz was the ruling music genre in that era.
   • The ruling opinion among experts favors the new policy.

   Synonymechiefcontrollingdominantgoverningleadingmainpredominantprevailingprincipal

   Antonymeinferiorminorsecondarysubordinate

• Substantiv, das eine offizielle Entscheidung oder einen Urteilsspruch eines Gerichts, einer Behörde oder eines leitenden Gremiums bezeichnet.

A noun referring to an official decision or judgment made by a court, authority, or governing body.

1. Court decisionB2formallegal

   An official decision made by a judge or court about a legal case.

   Gerichtliche Entscheidung

   • The judge issued a ruling in favor of the plaintiff.
   • The Supreme Court's ruling set a new precedent.
   • They are awaiting the final ruling on the appeal.

   Synonymeadjudicationdecisiondecreefindingjudgmentorderpronouncementverdict

2. Governing or controlC1formal

   The act of governing or exercising authority over a group or country.

   Herrschaft

   • The ruling class maintained power for decades.
   • The ruling party won the election by a landslide.
   • His family has a long history of ruling the region.

   Synonymeadministrationauthoritycontroldirectiongovernancegovernmentmanagementregulationrulesovereignty

   Antonymeobediencesubmissionsubordination

• Verb, das die Ausübung von Macht, das Treffen von Entscheidungen oder das Lenken und Beherrschen bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate exercising authority, making decisions, or governing.

1. Govern or controlB1formal

   To exercise authority or control over a country, organization, or people.

   Regieren

   • The king ruled the kingdom wisely for many years.
   • She rules her company with a firm hand.
   • The president ruled the nation during a difficult time.

   Synonymeadministercommandcontroldirectdominategovernleadmanageoverseereign

   Antonymefollowobeyservesubmit

2. Decide officiallyB2formal

   To make an official decision or judgment, especially in a court of law.

   Entscheidung treffen

   • The judge ruled in favor of the defendant.
   • The court ruled the contract invalid.
   • The referee ruled it a foul play.

   Synonymeadjudicatedecidedecreedeterminefindholdjudgepronounce

3. Be dominantB2informal

   To have a powerful influence or be the main feature.

   Dominieren

   • Fear ruled his heart after the accident.
   • Silence ruled the room during the announcement.
   • Greed rules the financial markets.

   Synonymedominatehold swaypredominateprevailreign

   Antonymefollowobeysubmityield

Phrasal-Variantenrule inrule out