1. • noun - an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure
   • noun - an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
   • noun - directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book)
   • noun - a heading that names a statute or legislative bill
   • noun - a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type
   • noun - category name
   • verb - adorn with ruby red color
2. • A class or category: “This mission is sometimes discussed under the rubric of ‘horizontal escalation’... from conventional to nuclear war” (Jack Beatty).
   • A title; a name.
   • A part of a manuscript or book, such as a title, a heading, or an initial letter, that appears in decorative red lettering or is otherwise distinguished from the rest of the text.
   • A title or heading of a statute or chapter in a code of law.
   • A direction in a missal, hymnal, or other liturgical book.
   • An authoritative rule or direction.
   • A short commentary or explanation covering a broad subject.
   • Red ocher.
   • Color.
   • Written in red.
3. • adj - a part of a manuscript or book that appears in red [n -S] : RUBRICAL

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