Ruled
/ˈruːld/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of rule: to have decided or declared judicially or officially.
The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
- (adj.) Having lines drawn, typically on paper, to guide handwriting or drawing; often used in legal documents for clarity and uniformity.
The attorney submitted the brief on ruled paper.
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Commentary
As an inflected form of 'rule,' 'ruled' often denotes the judicial decision but may also describe lined paper used for legal writing; context dictates usage.
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