n.
1.an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure
2.an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
3.directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book)
4.a heading that names a statute or legislative bill
5.a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type
6.category name rubric v.
1.adorn with ruby red color
Idiom of the Day
make free with (someone or something)
to take advantage or use something as if it were one's own
My roommate always makes free with my clothes.