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directive
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di·rec·tive  (d-rktv, d-)
n.
An order or instruction, especially one issued by a central authority.
adj.
Serving to direct, indicate, or guide.

directive [dɪˈrɛktɪv daɪ-]
n
an instruction; order
adj
1. tending to direct; directing
2. indicating direction

1. A military communication in which policy is established or a specific action is ordered.
2. A plan issued with a view to putting it into effect when so directed, or in the event that a stated contingency arises.
3. Broadly speaking, any communication which initiates or governs action, conduct, or procedure.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.directivedirective - a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity; "the boss loves to send us directives"
dictum, pronouncement, say-so - an authoritative declaration
Presidential Directive - a directive issued by the President of the United States; usually addressed to all heads of departments and agencies
Adj.1.directive - showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on; "felt his mother's directing arm around him"; "the directional role of science on industrial progress"
leading - going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way; "we rode in the leading car"; "the leading edge of technology"

directive
noun order, ruling, regulation, charge, notice, command, instruction, dictate, decree, mandate, canon, injunction, imperative, fiat, ordinance, edict Thanks to a new directive, labelling will be more specific.
Translations
directive [dɪˈrektɪv] Ndirectiva f
directive [daɪˈrɛktɪv dɪˈrɛktɪv] ndirective f
a government directive → une directive du gouvernement
directive
nDirektive f, → Weisung f
directive [dɪˈrɛktɪv] ndirettiva, ordine m
a government directive → una disposizione governativa
directive [dɪˈrɛktɪv] ndirettiva, ordine m
a government directive → una disposizione governativa


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