Definition of directives Directives

/dajɹɛˈktɪvz/ - [dayrektivz] -

We found 3 definitions of directives from 2 different sources.

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What does directives mean?

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  • directives (Noun)
    Plural of directive.

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Noun

Plural: directives

directive - a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity; "the boss loves to send us directives"
  pronouncement, dictum, say-so an authoritative declaration
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  • directive (Noun)
    An instruction or guideline that indicates how to perform an action or reach a goal.
  • directive (Noun)
    An authoritative decision from an official body, which may or may not have binding force.
  • directive (Noun)
    A form of legislative act addressed to the Member States. The directive binds the Member State to reach certain objectives in their national legislation.
  • directive (Noun)
    The directive case .
  • directive (Adjective)
    That directs.
  • directive (Adjective)
    Serving to direct, indicate, or guide.
  • directive (Adjective)
    Relating to the directive case .

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • directive (a.)
    Having power to direct; tending to direct, guide, or govern; showing the way.
  • directive (a.)
    Able to be directed; manageable.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • directive
    The second rank of administrative acts (inferior to regulations, superior to decisions) made by the council or commission of the European Communities on order to carry out their tasks in accordance with the Treaties. They must be addressed to states, not individuals, but many create rights for individuals or allow the directive to be pleaded before municipal court.

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