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rule of justice.A jurisprudential principle that determines the sphere of individual liberty in the pursuit of individual welfare, so as to confine that liberty within limits that are consistent with the general welfare of humankind. [Blacks Law 8th] [Blacks Law 8th]

rule of interpretation.See canon of construction under CANON(1). [Blacks Law 8th]

rule of inconvenience.The principle of statutory interpretation holding that a court should not construe a statute in a way that will jeopardize an important public interest or produce a serious hardship for anyone, unless that interpretation is unavoidable. — Often shortened to inconvenience. [Cases: Statutes 181(2). C.J.S. Statutes § 318.] [Blacks Law 8th]

rule of four.The convention that for certiorari to be granted by the U.S. Supreme Court, four justices must vote in favor of the grant. See CERTIORARI. [Cases: Federal Courts 452, 509.] [Blacks Law 8th]

rule of evidence.See EVIDENCE(4). [Blacks Law 8th]

rule of doubt. 1.Copyright. The doctrine that unreadable or incomprehensible identifying material deposited with the U.S. Copyright Office may not be protected under copyright law because it cannot be easily examined to determine whether it qualifies. • This rule usu. applies to computer object code. Unlike a certificate of registration, a filing under the rule…

rule of decision.A rule, statute, body of law, or prior decision that provides the basis for deciding or adjudicating a case. [Cases: Courts 88.C.J.S. Courts § 139; Trade-Marks, Trade-Names, and Unfair Competition § 187.] [Blacks Law 8th]

rule of court.A rule governing the practice or procedure in a given court < federal rules of court>. See LOCAL RULE. [Cases: Courts 85; Federal Civil Procedure 21. C.J.S. Courts § 130; Evidence § 7.] [Blacks Law 8th]

rule of construction.See canon of construction under CANON(1). [Blacks Law 8th]

rule of completeness.See RULE OF OPTIONAL COMPLETENESS. [Blacks Law 8th]