Rubric ¹

Definition: That part of any work in the early manuscripts and typography which was colored red, to distinguish it from other portions.

Rubric ²

Definition: A titlepage, or part of it, especially that giving the date and place of printing; also, the initial letters, etc., when printed in red.

Rubric ³

Definition: The title of a statute; so called as being anciently written in red letters.

Rubric ⁴

Definition: The directions and rules for the conduct of service, formerly written or printed in red; hence, also, an ecclesiastical or episcopal injunction; usually in the plural.

Rubric ⁵

Definition: Hence, that which is established or settled, as by authority; a thing definitely settled or fixed.

Rubric ⁶

Definition: To adorn ith red; to redden; to rubricate.

Rubric ⁷

Definition: Alt. of Rubrical

rubric ⁸

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

rubric ⁹

Definition: a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type

rubric ¹⁰

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

rubric ¹¹

Definition: an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure

rubric ¹²

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

rubric ¹³

Definition: an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

rubric ¹⁴

Definition: adorn with ruby red color