Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with ruling in American Collocation
ruling
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
important because it changes things
A landmark ruling has named a gay man as the sole heir to his late partner’s estate.
definite and absolute
The courts’ rulings are binding.
agreed by all authorities
This unanimous ruling meant that the British government would have to redraft the law.
in someone’s favour
He obtained a favourable ruling from the Solicitor General.
that causes disagreement
The Law Lords made a controversial ruling allowing the withdrawal of food and water from a patient.
temporary
The case was referred to the European Court for a preliminary ruling.
legal
She fears that her claim is caught up in the confusion following the latest legal ruling.
give a ruling
The court issued a historic ruling that schools must take steps to eliminate harassment on the grounds of sexuality.
disagree with and change a ruling
The justices voted by 8–1 to overturn a lower court ruling.
confirm a ruling
The Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling against the Board.
consider changing a ruling
It was agreed that the Committee would reconsider this ruling.
obey a ruling
The European Court can only work if member states agree to accept its rulings.
ask for a ruling to be changed
The government may appeal the ruling.
be glad about a ruling
She hailed the ruling as a victory for unmarried women.
be angry about a ruling
Low pay campaigners have condemned the ruling.
ignore a ruling
They deliberately ignored the ruling which the court made in August.
wait for a ruling
Two requests are awaiting rulings by the information commissioner.
get a ruling in your favour
The family won a ruling in the High Court to have the inquest verdict quashed.