Ruling

Decision made by a judge or court.

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A ruling is a decision made by a judge or court, often in response to a legal case. It can also refer to the act of governing or controlling something.

/ˈruːlɪŋ/

From Old French 'reuler', meaning 'to guide, govern'.

A ruling is like a teacher's decision in a classroom - it's what happens when a judge or court makes a final call on a legal case.

What is a ruling? It's a decision made by a judge or court
What happens after a ruling? The losing party can sometimes appeal the decision to a higher court
Can rulings be changed? Yes, they can be overturned by a higher court or modified in some circumstances

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