directive — meaning in English

English meaning

• directive noun An official instruction or order.
• guideline noun A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.

Senses

directive is used for these senses in English:

• directive That which directs; serving to direct, indicate, or guide.
• guideline A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.

directive — full definition

1. noun An official instruction or order.
2. noun A legislative act by the European Union requiring member states to achieve a result in their own laws.

guideline — full definition

1. noun A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.
2. noun A plan or explanation to guide one in setting standards or determining a course of action.
3. noun A light line, used in lettering, to help align the text.

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