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| 1. | [ noun ] an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure | |
| Related terms: | rule | |
| 2. | [ verb ] (fine art,color) adorn with ruby red color | |
| Related terms: | rubify | |
| 3. | [ noun ] an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text | |
| Synonyms: | gloss | |
| Related terms: | explanation gloss | |
| 4. | [ noun ] category name | |
| Examples: | "it is usually discussed under the rubric of `functional obesity'" |
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| Related terms: | category | |
| 5. | [ noun ] directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book) | |
| Related terms: | direction miniate | |
| 6. | [ noun ] (linguistics,writing) a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with | |
| Synonyms: | title statute_title | |
| Examples: | "Title 8 provided federal help for schools" |
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| Related terms: | heading | |
| 7. | [ noun ] (linguistics,writing) a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type | |
| Related terms: | title heading | |
| Similar spelling: |
rubricate Ruprecht rubberize rubberise |
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