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 法律翻译Denise,毕业于一所旨在培养高级翻译专业人才的翻译院校,专注翻译各类与专利与商标的授权与起诉有关的法律文件。