A ruling refers to the decision or judgment made by a court or judge in a legal case. It is the final verdict that determines the outcome of the case.
Related terms
Precedent: Precedent refers to previous rulings by courts that serve as examples or guidelines for future cases.
Appellate Court: An appellate court is responsible for reviewing decisions made by lower courts and determining if there were any errors in the application of law.
Dissenting Opinion: A dissenting opinion is an opinion written by one or more judges who disagree with the majority's decision in a case.