directive
- Noun. An instruction or guideline that indicates how to perform an action or reach a goal.
- Noun. An authoritative decision from an official body, which may or may not have binding force.
- 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.
- Adjective. that directs.
- Adjective. serving to direct, indicate, or guide.
- Adjective. (grammar) relating to the directive case.
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