rulings

noun

Definition of rulingsnext
plural of ruling
1
as in sentences
a decision made by a court or tribunal regarding a case it has heard the controversial ruling by the state's supreme court caused an uproar

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2
as in decrees
an order publicly issued by an authority the FCC's ruling regarding the broadcasting of obscenities

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  1. verdicts
  2. directives
  3. decisions
Noun
  • What Happens Next The court will now prepare to deliver its verdicts.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • What's New The trial of eight individuals accused of assisting the Islamic extremist who murdered French history teacher Samuel Paty is nearing its conclusion, with verdicts set to be delivered on Friday, more than four years after the killing.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of verdicts
Noun
  • More important, strict directives prioritize box-checking over holistic growth.
    Ilana Masad, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • As with al-Qaida, the directives devolved by ISIS in propaganda tailored to incite violence here in the West emphasize killing as many people as possible.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of directives
Noun
  • The other piece of this is that his shoot-pass decisions can look pre-planned at times, rather than reading the game.
    John Hollinger, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Real-time data from Internet of Things (IoT) devices across supply chains and stores can provide immediate insights, helping retailers make quick decisions about replenishment, stock levels and promotions based on current conditions.
    Mikko Karkkainen, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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