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 法律翻译Lester,毕业于英国一流的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各类与消费者与零售产品有关的法律文件。