Definition of rubric

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