directive

🇺🇸 /dəˈrektɪv/ 🇬🇧 /dəˈrektɪv/
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noun
R

A rule or order given by someone in authority

The company received a directive to stop polluting the river.

adjective
R

Related to or used for giving orders

The manager's style was directive, often telling employees exactly what to do.

translation

n. A rule or order given by someone in authority
adj. Related to or used for giving orders

Word Forms

Plural directives