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noun
1. an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure
2. an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text [syn: gloss]
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; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with; "Title 8 provided federal help for schools" [syn: title]
5. a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type
6. category name; "it is usually discussed under the rubric of 'functional obesity'"

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