rule implies a determination by judicial or administrative authority. resolve implies an expressed or clear decision or determination to do or refrain from doing something.

RULED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of rule 2. to control or be the person in charge of something…. Learn more.

To have a powerful influence over; dominate: "Many found the lanky westerner naive, and supposed that he would be ruled by one of his more commanding cabinet officers" (William Marvel).

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025 ruled /ruld/ adj. [before a noun] having lines: clean sheets of ruled paper for practicing penmanship.

Definitions of ruled adjective subject to a ruling authority “the ruled mass” synonyms: subordinate subject or submissive to authority or the control of another

Definition of ruled adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

ruled definition: subject to control by an authority. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "ruled surface", "cannot be ruled out", …