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directive
[ dih-rek-tiv, dahy- ]
/ dɪˈrɛk tɪv, daɪ- /
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adjective
noun
an authoritative instruction or direction; specific order: a new directive by the president on foreign aid.
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Origin of directive
OTHER WORDS FROM directive
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British Dictionary definitions for directive
directive
/ (dɪˈrɛktɪv, daɪ-) /
noun
an instruction; order
adjective
tending to direct; directing
indicating direction
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