ruling

• Diz-se de decisão oficial proferida por um juiz ou tribunal em um processo judicial; também se refere ao ato de governar, exercer autoridade ou ter controle predominante sobre algo.

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

1. Having authorityB2formal

   Exercising power or control over others; governing.

   Dominante

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

   Sinônimosauthoritativecommandingcontrollingdirectingdominantgoverningleadingpowerfulreigningsupreme

   Antônimossubjectsubmissivesubordinate

2. Dominant or prevailingB2formal

   Most influential or common in a particular situation.

   Dominante

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschiefcontrollingdominantgoverningleadingmainpredominantprevailingprincipal

   Antônimosinferiorminorsecondarysubordinate

• Substantivo que designa uma decisão ou sentença oficial proferida por um tribunal, uma autoridade ou um órgão dirigente.

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.

   Decisão judicial

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadjudicationdecisiondecreefindingjudgmentorderpronouncementverdict

2. Governing or controlC1formal

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

   Governo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadministrationauthoritycontroldirectiongovernancegovernmentmanagementregulationrulesovereignty

   Antônimosobediencesubmissionsubordination

• Verbo que indica exercer poder, autoridade ou controle sobre algo ou alguém, tomar decisões ou governar; também pode significar prevalecer ou dominar.

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.

   Governar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadministercommandcontroldirectdominategovernleadmanageoverseereign

   Antônimosfollowobeyservesubmit

2. Decide officiallyB2formal

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

   Decidir oficialmente

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

   Sinônimosadjudicatedecidedecreedeterminefindholdjudgepronounce

3. Be dominantB2informal

   To have a powerful influence or be the main feature.

   Dominar

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

   Sinônimosdominatehold swaypredominateprevailreign

   Antônimosfollowobeysubmityield

Variantes phrasalrule inrule out