ruled
Pronunciation: [ruːld]
Word
Context: "governance"
(verb) to control or lead a group of people, like a king or queen who makes laws and decisions for their country.
Example
The king ruled the kingdom wisely and brought peace to his people.
Example
The people felt unhappy because they believed that the tyrant ruled their land unfairly.
Example
How long did she rule the country before she stepped down?
Context: "decision-making"
(verb) to decide or determine the outcome of something, especially in a formal situation, like a judge making a decision in court.
Example
The judge ruled in favor of the defendant, allowing them to go free.
Example
The jury did not rule out any possibilities during their deliberation.
Example
What did the judge rule in this case?
Context: "measurement"
(adjective) having clear lines or edges that show limits or boundaries, like being straight and organized.
Example
She drew a ruled line on the paper to keep her writing straight.
Example
His notes were all over the page without any ruled lines.
Example
Do you have a notebook with ruled pages?
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