rule on (something)

rule on (something)

To deliver or pronounce an official or formal judgment or decision regarding. The defendant asked for more time to provide additional evidence before the judge ruled on his case. The committee is expected to rule on the controversial issue in the next week or so.
See also: on, rule
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

rule on something

to give a decision or judgment about something. How long will it be before the court rules on your petition? The boss will rule on your request tomorrow
See also: on, rule
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • rule on
  • rule in favor of
  • rule in favor of (someone or something)
  • sit in judgment on
  • sit in judgment on (one)
  • get (one's) tongue around (something)
  • get your tongue round something
  • get your tongue round/around something
  • white flag, show the
  • show a/the white flag