an authoritative decision, as one by a judge on a debated point of law.

the act of drawing straight lines with a ruler.

ruled lines.

governing or dominating

the ruling party.

controlling; predominating

the ruling factor in recovery from an illness.

widespread; prevalent

ruling prices; ruling values.

adjective

inferior , subjective , submissive , yielding , minor , subordinate

noun

plea

adjective

cardinal , central , commanding , controlling , leading , overriding , overruling , pivotal , regnant , reigning , sovereign , supreme , upper , chief , current , dominant , popular , predominant , preeminent , preponderant , prevalent , principal , rampant , rife , widespread , dominating , dominative , governing , paramount , ascendant , prepotent , prevailing

noun

adjudication , decision , directive , edict , finding , law , order , precept , pronouncement , resolution , rule , ukase , verdict , decree , determination , judgment , central , controlling , dominant , enactment , government , leading , popular , predominant , prevailing , prevalent , regnancy , regnant , reigning , statute , widespread