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 译员Nanda,毕业于英国顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与证券和消费者集体诉讼有关的法律文件。