delivering a ruling Synonym

rule, directive, guideline, ordinance, statute, law, decree, edict, code, order, command, mandate, prescription, bylaw, provision, requirement, stipulation, restriction, control, governance, supervision, oversight, management, administration, standard, norm, protocol, procedure, policy, framework, regimen, system, arrangement, organization, coordination, adjustment, moderation [x]

prohibit, ban, forbid, bar, veto, outlaw, proscribe, disallow, enjoin, restrain, embargo, suppress, inhibit, block, preclude, prevent, stop, halt, curb, hinder, impede, obstruct, check, constrain, limit, restrict, withhold, refuse, deny, exclude, nullify, invalidate, annul, void, cancel, revoke, rescind, repeal, abrogate, terminate, dissolve, quash, countermand, overrule, override, disapprove [x]

prohibit, ban, bar, disallow, outlaw, veto, interdict, proscribe, enjoin, preclude, exclude, inhibit, restrain, prevent, block, stop, embargo, suppress, refuse, deny, restrict, constrain, hinder, obstruct, impede, curb, check, limit, rule out, nix, taboo, tabooize, tabooise, tabooed, tabooing [x]

stew, broth, soup, chowder, bisque, bouillon, consommé, gumbo, goulash, pot-au-feu, ragout, stock, brew, concoction, elixir, mixture, porridge, gruel, mush, slop [x]

decisions, rulings, judgments, determinations, resolutions, verdicts, findings, conclusions, decrees, pronouncements, orders, awards, settlements, opinions, assessments, evaluations, arbitrations, sentences, edicts, mandates, directives, proclamations, declarations [x]

beginners, novices, newcomers, rookies, initiates, apprentices, freshmen, neophytes, fledglings, tyros, amateurs, greenhorns, trainees, learners, initiators, debutants [x]

decide, choose, determine, opt for, select, pick, agree on, conclude, finalize, resolve, establish, fix on, make a decision, come to a decision, reach a decision, settle, make up one's mind, elect, designate, appoint, name, identify, pinpoint, single out, target, zero in on, lock in, commit to, go for, plump for, take, adopt, embrace, accept, ratify, endorse, approve, sanction, authorize, validate, confirm, affirm, consent to, accede to, assent to, acquiesce in, give the nod to, give the green light to [x]

charge, allegation, indictment, complaint, accusation, prosecution, arraignment, information, citation, summons, claim, imputation, blame, denunciation, incrimination, inculpation, lawsuit, suit, action, case, grievance, reproach, censure, libel, slander, defamation, vilification, calumny, aspersion, smear, attack, criticism, rebuke, reprimand, reproval, reproof, condemnation, castigation, chastisement, upbraiding, berating, scolding, admonishment, admonition [x]

agree, concur, come to an agreement, reach a consensus, settle, decide together, make a joint decision, come to a mutual decision, reach a common decision, reach an accord, come to terms, find common ground, reach a settlement, reach an understanding, come to a conclusion, make a collective decision, reach a compromise, come to a joint conclusion, reach a joint agreement, make a shared decision, reach a unified decision, come to a joint resolution, reach a mutual agreement, make a joint resolution, reach a collective agreement, come to a shared conclusion, reach a joint consensus, make a mutual decision, come to a collective conclusion, reach a joint understanding, make a common decision, come to a unified conclusion, reach a mutual consensus, make a joint determination, come to a shared agreement, reach a collective consensus, make a mutual resolution, come to a common conclusion, reach a joint settlement, make a unified decision, come to a mutual understanding, reach a shared decision, make a collective resolution, come to a joint understanding, reach a common consensus, make a mutual determination, come to a collective agreement [x]

decide, determine, conclude, resolve, settle, make up one's mind, come to a conclusion, reach a decision, make a decision, choose, opt, elect, select, pick, finalize, adjudicate, rule, decree, establish, fix, set, agree on, agree upon, come to a resolution, come to a determination, come to a verdict, come to a judgment, come to a settlement, come to an agreement, come to a consensus, come to a choice, come to a decision, make a determination, make a resolution, make a judgment, make a choice, make a selection, make a pick, make a ruling, make a decree, make an adjudication, make an agreement, make a consensus, make a settlement, make a verdict, make a conclusion, make a fix, make a set [x]

revokes, cancels, annuls, repeals, nullifies, withdraws, abolishes, invalidates, voids, retracts, abrogates, terminates, quashes, discontinues, negates, countermand, overturns, disallows, sets aside, undoes, reverses, vacates, rescinds [x]

starters, hors d'oeuvres, canapés, amuse-bouches, antipasti, tapas, entrées, first courses, small plates, finger foods, nibbles, snacks, preludes, tasters, bites, tidbits, appetizers, light bites, small bites, pre-dinner snacks, pre-meal snacks, prelude dishes, pre-meal bites, pre-dinner bites, pre-dinner dishes, pre-meal dishes, prelude bites, prelude snacks, prelude foods, pre-meal foods, pre-dinner foods, pre-dinner nibbles, pre-meal nibbles, prelude nibbles, pre-dinner tasters, pre-meal tasters, prelude tasters, pre-dinner canapés, pre-meal canapés, prelude canapés, pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres, pre-meal hors d'oeuvres, prelude hors d'oeuvres, pre-dinner amuse-bouches, pre-meal amuse-bouches, prelude amuse-bouches [x]

commits, decides, ventures, embarks, undertakes, dares, initiates, begins, starts, engages, resolves, opts, chooses, leaps, jumps, risks, attempts, tries, endeavors, sets out, goes for it, makes a move, steps forward, embraces, tackles, faces, confronts, addresses, handles, deals with, approaches, assumes, shoulders, accepts, takes on, takes up, embarks on, sets about, sets in motion, launches, inaugurates, kicks off, gets going, gets underway, gets started, breaks the ice, dives in, plunges in [x]

practical, feasible, implementable, executable, operable, workable, achievable, doable, attainable, applicable, usable, viable, enforceable, practicable, realizable, performable, manageable, accomplishable, effectual, functional, serviceable, utilizable, productive, effective, efficacious, operative, employable [x]

reach a fair decision, arrive at an equitable judgment, come to a just conclusion, achieve a balanced outcome, attain a fair resolution, reach an impartial verdict, come to an unbiased decision, arrive at a fair conclusion, achieve an equitable result, attain a just decision [x]