directive

  1. Noun.  An instruction or guideline that indicates how to perform an action or reach a goal.
  2. Noun.  An authoritative decision from an official body, which may or may not have binding force.
  3. Noun.  (context, European Union law) A form of legislative act addressed to the Member States. The directive binds the Member State to reach certain objectives in their national legislation.
  4. Adjective.  that directs.
  5. Adjective.  serving to direct, indicate, or guide.
  6. Adjective.  (grammar) relating to the directive case.

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