directive
adjective
noun
Origin of directive
Related Words for directive
edict, decree, injunction, memo, memorandum, notice, regulation, ruling, mandate, message, order, word, ordinance, communication, charge, dictate, ukaseExamples from the Web for directive
Contemporary Examples of directive
The directive dates back to 1986, was kept secret and reportedly was abolished.
Forcing them to abide by that directive through law is quite another.
Lunch ladies were reportedly in tears being forced carry out a directive that goes against the entire purpose of their work.
According to a directive sent to local county health departments, navigators are not allowed to conduct outreach on their grounds.
The government knowingly allowed the military-intelligence complex to repeatedly disregard its directive.
Historical Examples of directive
Finally, he believed that Paul's directive was too detailed.
Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.
You don't have to wait for a directive, and every one of you can find some improvement that could be made.
Final WeaponEverett B. Cole
Life, therefore, cannot be an intelligent or a directive energy.
The Problems of Psychical ResearchHereward Carrington
The political function of the nation is both coercive and directive.
SocietyHenry Kalloch Rowe
The directive might also include, in some detail, the action to be taken to this end.
Sound Military DecisionU.s. Naval War College