n. passage in book printed in red or other distinctive type, especially such direction in service book; any direction as to conduct or ceremony; title; heading. rubrical, a.rubricality, n. ceremony. rubricate, v.t. mark in red; fix like a ritual. rubrication, n.rubrician, n. student of rubrics. rubricism, rubricity, n. strict adherence to rubric; formalism. rubricose, a. ruddy.
A condor, poised to attack enemies, protects the nation under its wings. Blue symbolizes independence from Spain. Yellow recalls the Federation of Greater Colombia. Red stands for courage. Effective date: 7 November 1900.