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directive

di·rec·tive

UK/daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/ US/dɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/ uncommon
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity

  • “the boss loves to send us directives”

adjective

1.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

  • “felt his mother”
  • “;”
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Origin

From Middle French directif. The noun senses are from French directive (feminine form of the adjective).

Phrases

  • advance directive
  • airworthiness directive
  • egg prime directive
  • framework directive
  • prime directive

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