Rulings
/ˈruːlɪŋz/
Definitions
- (n.) Official decisions or pronouncements issued by a court or administrative body resolving a particular issue or case.
The court's rulings set important precedents for future cases.
- (n.) Authoritative interpretations or declarations of law by a governing entity.
The agency's rulings clarified regulatory compliance requirements.
Forms
- ruling
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Commentary
The term 'rulings' commonly denotes multiple formal decisions; in legal drafting, specifying whether referring to court or administrative decisions improves clarity.
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