rule (on)

verb

Definition of rule (on)next
as in to decide
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute) the coach ruled on the question of whether an off-campus bar fight ought to disqualify someone from the team

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rule (on)
  1. decide
  2. determine
  3. settle
  4. judge
Verb
  • Following Wrinkles, Indiana took a 15-year hiatus from executions until Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb decided this year to resume them.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The court decided that the ATF's denial was lawful and the Court of Appeals upheld this decision.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of decide
Verb
  • Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a Hawaii man's appeal of his prosecution for carrying a handgun without a license, leaving untouched a state supreme court decision that castigated its new framework for determining whether gun laws comport with the Second Amendment.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
  • But until last year, Globe noms were solely determined by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, a group of fewer than 100 people based in and around LA.
    Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of determine
Verb
  • In recent years, programs such as grants to settle in Tuscan villages, and Mediterranean islands that sell homes for less than the price of a cup of coffee, have presented tempting opportunities for aspiring expats.
    Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • In 2021, Prime, Reddy and one of Prime’s doctors agreed to pay $37.5 million to settle allegations that Prime paid the doctor kickbacks for patient referrals, among other allegations.
    Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of settle
Verb
  • My role has not been to judge or point fingers at any party involved in this unfortunate situation.
    Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • In general, dividends are not always predictable; but, looking at the history chart below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue.
    Dividend Channel, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of judge
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