Occupied a throne (5)

I believe the answer is:

ruled

(Other definitions for ruled that I've seen before include "(Of writing paper) having printed lines" , "Exercised control over" , "Reigned - lined - decided" , "Reigned or ordered" , "Made authoritative statement" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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