rubric has definitions from the fields of linguistics,writing,fine art,color
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[ noun ] an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure

Used in print

(Gibson Winter, The Suburban Captivity of the...)

What goes_on in the cage will occupy our attention under the rubric of the organization church .

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rule

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[ verb ] (fine art,color) adorn with ruby red color

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rubify

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[ noun ] an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

Synonyms

gloss

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explanation gloss

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[ noun ] category name

Examples

"it is usually discussed under the rubric of `functional obesity'"

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category

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

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direction miniate

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[ 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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heading

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[ noun ] (linguistics,writing) a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type

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title heading

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