rule of courtglossary / RULE OF COURT 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.] 词条贡献者 双语律师Jenna,国际知名法学院环境法专业,擅长翻译各类与环境、社会及管治 (ESG)相关的法律文件。