Antonyms for ruling

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : roo-ling

Phonetic Transcription : ˈru lɪŋ

Definition of ruling

Origin : "determination by a judge or court on a point arising in the course of a trial or hearing," 1550s, verbal noun from rule (v.).

adj dominant, governing
adj prevailing, main
noun judgment, decree

Example sentences :

We commonly make it the last, if we ever make it at all; but it is the first and the ruling one.
Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King

His father was a Presbyterian of the Scotch type, and a ruling elder in the church.
Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin

But how could any political discretion on the part of the ruling classes have prevented this?
Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka

Though some achieved wealth, yet this was rarely, if ever, the ruling motive.
Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles

His real name was Li, and he belonged to the ruling Tang dynasty.
Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various

Always she had been so gentle, so wise, ruling him with kindness.
Extract from : « The World Beyond » by Raymond King Cummings

To the elder shall be assigned the duty of ruling and chastising the younger.
Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato

Their recent bickering was wholly forgotten in the ruling passion for “draw.”
Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum

For the distinction of ruling with law or without law, applies to this as well as to the rest.
Extract from : « Statesman » by Plato

Of course the ruling classes at home will wash their hands of this affair.
Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine

Synonyms for ruling

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