Rubrically
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 According to a rubric, or religious directions. not-comparable
"Unlike an English, an American congregation is rubrically directed to stand at the Gloria in Excelsis, and as no further intimation is given as to posture at the Blessing, which may rubrically immediately follow, they would be still standing at the pronouncement of the Blessing."
Example
More examples"Unlike an English, an American congregation is rubrically directed to stand at the Gloria in Excelsis, and as no further intimation is given as to posture at the Blessing, which may rubrically immediately follow, they would be still standing at the pronouncement of the Blessing."
Etymology
From rubrical + -ly or rubric + -ally.
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