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Accepted, used or practiced by most people
“A ruling passion for liberty and equality.”
Currently exercising authority or influence
“It all depends on how much support the ruling coalition gets from the Opposition.”
Controlling or exercising authority
“The domination of the ruling class.”
All-encompassing after everything considered
Superseding others in importance or status
Generally accepted as correct or true
Having authority to conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of a state, organization, or people
Having special rights, advantages, or immunities
Vigorous and energetic
Widespread or common
Being the authoritative or definitive source of, or reference for
Existing or in progress
An authoritative decision or pronouncement, especially one made by a judge
“The ruling was reversed in the appeal court.”
An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority
A set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure
The produced result or effect of a particular process or event
An official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict
The responsibility for and control of a company or organization
Present participle for to govern or rule over
“Although Polyneices is next in line to rule Thebes, Eteocles claims the throne for himself.”
Present participle for to restrain or have control over
“We cannot allow fear to rule our lives.”
Present participle for to be in power
“Mary Tudor, the first queen regnant of England, would rule from 1553 until her death in 1558.”
Present participle for to pronounce authoritatively and legally to be the case
“Contrary to submissions made by the plaintiff, I rule that the defendants are parties to the action.”
Present participle for to be a dominant or powerful factor
“Pete Sampras would rule as the premier tennis player of the 90s.”
Present participle for to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level
“If you cannot rule your emotions, your emotions will rule you.”
Present participle for to be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion
Present participle for to be impressive
Present participle for to limit or restrict
Present participle for to reach a decision or recommendation
Present participle for to enact or establish legally or legislatively
Present participle for make less powerful and easier to control
Present participle for to forcibly impose obedience or servitude
Present participle for prove more powerful or superior
Present participle for to reach a decision or recommendation
Present participle for to determine or dictate
Present participle for to remain valid or unaltered
Present participle for to instruct or urge (someone) to do something
Present participle for to emphasize, stress, or indicate the importance of
Present participle for seize, take over
Present participle for to penalize someone for a punishable offense
Present participle for to protect or shield from harm or danger
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