adj ·alt. of rubrical.
2. rubric ·noun the title of a statute;
so called as being anciently written in red letters.
3. rubric ·vt to adorn ith red; to redden; to rubricate.
4. rubric ·noun hence, that which is established or settled, as by authority; a thing definitely settled or fixed.
5. rubric ·noun that part of any work in the early manuscripts and typography which was colored red, to distinguish it from other portions.
6. rubric ·noun a titlepage, or part of it, especially that giving the date and place of printing; also, the initial letters, ·etc., when printed in red.
7. rubric ·noun 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.