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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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an order publicly issued by an authority
the FCC's ruling regarding the broadcasting of obscenities
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Recent Examples of rulings
The township is arguing that state law regarding government employee protections against lawsuits conflicts with federal court rulings.
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Laura A. Bischoff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026
The appellate panel denied the Oppermans’ appeal, making some important rulings that provide guidance to all California HOAs.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Deputy District Attorney Rob Baker argued that public discussion of these views could violate prior court rulings limiting evidence related to the Gaza conflict.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … OPINION ILYA SHAPIRO – Supreme Court’s 2026 rulings could define America for decades to come.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Whether this level of protection was actually called for is still much disputed, and in three separate rulings this year federal courts found that there was no such need in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
The chief justice's Wednesday letter was largely focused on the nation's history, including an early 19th-century case establishing the principle that Congress shouldn't remove judges over contentious rulings.
—CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026
Since then, Roberts and the court’s conservatives have been less willing to stand aside while federal judges hand down nationwide rulings.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
That decision sparked lawsuits and a string of swift and contradictory judicial rulings that deal with government power — and impact food access for some 42 million Americans.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rulings
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Campbell said the Colorado and San Diego County sentences are to be served concurrently.—
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Nikita Casap faces two sentences of life in prison for the murders.—
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The Jay Kelly star, his wife, and their 8-year-old twins have been granted French citizenship, according to government decrees issued over the weekend, and viewed by Entertainment Weekly on Tuesday.—
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Following the 1948 sweeping antitrust decrees, Hollywood studios sold off their theater chains.—
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Former Fort Worth Police Chief Jeffrey Halstead said the cash-only bond amounts appear consistent with the severity of the charges and the court’s findings.—
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Taken together, the findings suggest that fewer Americans may be drinking, but those who do may not be cutting back as dramatically as surveys focused solely on participation imply.—
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Ever since, as the Taliban returned to power, once again issuing edicts to suppress women and girls, the clinic and its 34-year-old midwife Atifa have continued to provide a lifeline for mothers and young children.—
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One of the fundamental edicts of the [original Naked Gun creators] Zucker Brothers was you played against the comedy.—
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But the Florida Supreme Court in 2017 ruled the new law was unconstitutional, saying jury verdicts needed to be unanimous.—
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With more than $500 million recovered in verdicts and settlements, the firm continues to stand as a pillar of strength for clients facing life-changing injuries.—
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Rather than stopping at dashboards or diagnostics, these systems are designed to close the gap between knowing and doing by carrying decisions through to validated outcomes.—
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In a post on X, Huberman shared the White House’s graphic of the new pyramid, praising the decisions that were made.—
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In its brief, the state chamber argues that unpredictable monetary judgments against local governments could lead to widespread financial instability.—
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According to electronic court documents, Cook was taken to court three times between 2014 and 2025, twice by Capital One and once by Portfolio Recovery Associates with judgments over $9,500.—
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The letter details other claims of favoritism and disregard for recent board directives to curb spending, like attempting to hire for vacant positions and authorizing overtime expenditures despite the hiring and overtime freeze enacted in the board approved fiscal solvency plan.—
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Indeed, her dynamic with her clientele is long-term, 360-degree and more of a two-way dialogue than directives on what to wear where — and when.—
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“Rulings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rulings. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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