rubric

Meanings

• an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure
• an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
• directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book)
• a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
• a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type
• category name
  • "it is usually discussed under the rubric of `functional obesity'"
• adorn with ruby red color

Synonyms

gloss, statute title, title