rubric -- (an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure)
gloss, rubric -- (an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text)
rubric -- (directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book))
title, statute title, rubric -- (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")
rubric -- (a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type)
rubric -- (category name; "it is usually discussed under the rubric of `functional obesity'")