Directive Definition

dĭ-rĕktĭv, dī-
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noun
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A general instruction or order issued authoritatively.
Webster's New World

An instruction or guideline that indicates how to perform an action or reach a goal.

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An authoritative decision from an official body, which may or may not have binding force.

Wiktionary

(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.

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adjective
Directing; tending or intended to direct.
Webster's New World
Indicating direction.
Webster's New World

That directs.

Wiktionary
(grammar) Relating to the directive case.
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Other Word Forms of Directive

Noun

Singular:
directive
Plural:
directives

Origin of Directive

  • direct +‎ -ive

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Directive Sentence Examples

  • My only directive to our group was a strong suggestion we act unanimously.

  • All have verbal directive particles.

  • While I wanted to wake Betsy and explain the situation I felt following Julie's directive might free her to be more forthcoming.

  • Very valuable work in devising forms of antennae for directive radio-telegraphy has been done by MM.

  • He now became the sole directive spirit in the church at Geneva.

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Words Starting With

DDIDIR

Words Ending With

EVEIVE

Unscrambles

directive

Words Starting With D and Ending With E

Starts With D & Ends With EStarts With DI & Ends With EStarts With D & Ends With VE

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With D9 Letter Words Ending With E