Rubric
That part of any work in the early manuscripts and typography which was colored red, to distinguish it from other portions.
A titlepage, or part of it, especially that giving the date and place of printing; also, the initial letters, etc., when printed in red.
The title of a statute; -- so called as being anciently written in red letters.
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.
Hence, that which is established or settled, as by authority; a thing definitely settled or fixed.
To adorn ith red; to redden; to rubricate.
Alt. of Rubrical
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Rubric Translations
rubric in German is Rubrik
rubric in Spanish is rubrica
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