strongest; a decision made by a person in authority, e.g. a judge
dominant, governing
Cases of word usage
1) (in a church) the eastern part of the chancel beyond the choir; the ruling body of the Presbyterian Church; the home of a Roman Catholic priest (presbytery)
2) the belief in the existence of a supernatural ruling power, the creator and controller of the universe (religion)
3) (of power) highest; ruling a country; a ruler, e.g. a king or queen (sovereign)
