1. (

• rubric ,

) an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure ;

2. (

• gloss ,
• rubric ,

) an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text ;

3. (

• rubric ,

) directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book) ;

4. (

• title ,
• statute_title ,
• rubric ,

) a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with; "Title 8 provided federal help for schools" ;

5. (

• rubric

) a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type ;

6. (

• rubric

) category name; "it is usually discussed under the rubric of `functional obesity'" ;

1. (

• rubric

) adorn with ruby red color ;