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rulings

[ˈruːlɪŋz]
noun
decisões
1. Official decisions or judgments made by a court, judge, or legal authority
The court's rulings on constitutional matters are binding.
As decisões do tribunal sobre questões constitucionais são vinculativas.
2. Authoritative determinations or pronouncements on a matter
The regulatory body issued new rulings on environmental standards.
O órgão regulador emitiu novas decisões sobre normas ambientais.
3. Lines drawn on a surface, typically for writing or organization
The notebook had blue rulings for writing practice.
O caderno tinha linhas azuis para praticar escrita.
Synonyms
decisionsjudgmentsdeterminationsverdictspronouncements
Antonyms
dismissalsoverrulings

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisões
Most common term for judicial rulings
Rio de Janeiro
julgados
Alternative legal terminology
São Paulo
decisões
Standard legal usage
Portugal
decisões
Formal legal term; may use 'acórdãos' for appellate court decisions

Related Idioms & Phrases

ruling in favor of
ruling against
uphold a ruling
overturn a ruling
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