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• Qualifie une décision officielle rendue par un juge ou un tribunal dans une affaire juridique ; qui a force de loi ou d'autorité.

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

1. Having authorityB2formal

   Exercising power or control over others; governing.

   qui gouverne

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

   Synonymesauthoritativecommandingcontrollingdirectingdominantgoverningleadingpowerfulreigningsupreme

   Antonymessubjectsubmissivesubordinate

2. Dominant or prevailingB2formal

   Most influential or common in a particular situation.

   Dominant, prévalent

   • 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.

   Synonymeschiefcontrollingdominantgoverningleadingmainpredominantprevailingprincipal

   Antonymesinferiorminorsecondarysubordinate

• Nom désignant une décision officielle ou un jugement rendu par un tribunal, une autorité ou un organe de direction.

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.

   Décision de justice

   • 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.

   Synonymesadjudicationdecisiondecreefindingjudgmentorderpronouncementverdict

2. Governing or controlC1formal

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

   gouvernement

   • 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.

   Synonymesadministrationauthoritycontroldirectiongovernancegovernmentmanagementregulationrulesovereignty

   Antonymesobediencesubmissionsubordination

• Verbe désignant l'exercice du pouvoir, la prise de décisions ou la gestion, ainsi que le fait de tracer des lignes droites ou de dominer une situation.

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.

   gouverner, régner

   • 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.

   Synonymesadministercommandcontroldirectdominategovernleadmanageoverseereign

   Antonymesfollowobeyservesubmit

2. Decide officiallyB2formal

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

   statuer (officiellement)

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

   Synonymesadjudicatedecidedecreedeterminefindholdjudgepronounce

3. Be dominantB2informal

   To have a powerful influence or be the main feature.

   dominer

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

   Synonymesdominatehold swaypredominateprevailreign

   Antonymesfollowobeysubmityield

Variantes phrasalrule inrule out