What is the difference between a rule and a standard?

[exgratia]

Hello. Does anyone have any insight on this question? Also, what would you say are the strengths and weaknesses of each? Thanks for your input.

Exgratia

[bodhi]

A rule is the black letter rule for a given topic. The standard refers to the burden of proof each party must show to prove a particular legal point: beyond a reasonable doubt, a scintilla of evidence, reasonable suspicion, preponderance of evidence, etc...