Question 1

What does "rule on" mean?

Accepted Answer

to make a formal decision or judgment about a legal or official matter

Question 2

How do you use "rule on" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

The court will rule on the appeal next month.

Question 3

Is "rule on" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"rule on" is formal — used mainly in written or official contexts. Common in legal, official, and institutional contexts. The object is the matter being decided, not the person affected.

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