to make an official decision about a case, issue, or request
to give an official answer or decision about something
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
to make a formal decision or judgment about a legal or official matter
"The court will rule on the appeal next month."
The Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the Biden administration could resume some social media contacts.
— Reuters headline, 2023
to make a rule about something
to give an official answer or decision about something
Common in legal, official, and institutional contexts. The object is the matter being decided, not the person affected.
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