Rubric - Definition

n 1: an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure
2: an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
[syn: gloss, rubric]
3: directions for the conduct of Christian church services
(often printed in red in a prayer book)
4: 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" [syn: title, statute
title, rubric]
5: a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special
type
6: category name; "it is usually discussed under the rubric of
`functional obesity'"
v 1: adorn with ruby red color