advanceruling
nounUK /ədˈvɑːnsˌruːlɪŋ/
US /ədˈvænsˌruːlɪŋ/
A decision made early to help plan what will happen next.
The teacher gave an advanceruling so everyone knew the trip was on.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A court's early decision on a legal question before the main trial.
The judge issued an advanceruling on the evidence rules.
3. A company's official decision announced ahead of a meeting.
The board's advanceruling settled the budget question early.
4. A sports official's early call that sets how the game will be played.
The referee's advanceruling warned players about rough tackles.