rule in favor of

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rule in favor of someone or something and rule for someone or something

[for a judge or deliberating body] to award a decision to someone or something or to render a decision favoring someone or something. The judge ruled for the defendant. The examining board ruled in favor of dismissing George.

See also: favor, rule

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