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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
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 [daɪˈrɛktɪv dɪˈrɛktɪv] n → directive f a government directive → une directive du gouvernement directive [dɪˈrɛktɪv] n → direttiva, ordine m a government directive → una disposizione governativa directive [dɪˈrɛktɪv] n → direttiva, ordine m a government directive → una disposizione governativa How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The new title covers such topics as EU packaging and packaging waste directives, the emission trading system, fluorinated gases, car emission proposals, recovery and recycling results, EU batteries directives, packaging standards and packaging directives. WEEE and RoHS are separate directives with different timelines, but their effect on the selection and use of plastics is intertwined. Directives do not always get adopted by the deadline, "so there is potentially another year of uncertainty," McLaren said. |
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