rule of fourglossary / RULE OF FOUR 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.] 词条贡献者 资深译员Jenny,国内名牌大学法律英语专业,专注翻译各种与重组、破产及重整有关的法律文件。