(law.) a minor or complementary rule of a main rule in a legislative act; a sub-rule of a main rule or a sub-section of a main section.

the sacred thread worn by three of the four castes of the Hindus.

the act of wearing the sacred thread as per the religious code.

any of a class of philosophical writings, auxiliary to the Vēdas, such as ಆಯುರ್ವೇದ, ಧನುರ್ವೇದ, ಗಾಂಧರ್ವವೇದ, and ಸ್ಥಾಪತ್ಯಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ i.e.science of medicine, military science, science of arts as music, dances etc., and mechanics, respectively.