one subject ruleglossary / ONE-SUBJECT RULE one-subject rule. The principle that a statute should embrace only one topic, which should be stated in its title. — Also termed single-subject rule.[Cases: Statutes 107. C.J.S. Statutes § 208.] 词条贡献者 译员Shifang,毕业于国内一流的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与员工福利与高管薪酬有关的法律文件。