instructions

British  

/ ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz /

plural noun

1. directions, orders, or recommended rules for guidance, use, etc

2. law the facts and details relating to a case given by a client to his solicitor or by a solicitor to a barrister with directions to conduct the case

   to take instructions

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Example Sentences

“They ceased all of the legal instructions regarding use of force,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

But no one had to tell you this previously, or give you instructions; the country’s default civic voice was one of studied politeness.

From The Wall Street Journal

This is when a goalkeeper goes down off the ball in order for a coach to get new instructions to the team.

From BBC

Luke Fillary, head bird keeper, was on hand at the home to provide instructions on how to interact with the birds to keep them and the residents safe.

From BBC

Head coach John Wroblewski raved about early practices in Lake Placid, when he’d give the team instructions, and the players asked for more, more, more.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• course
• policy
• procedure
• project