diretiva — meaning in English

English meaning

• directive noun An official instruction or order.
• guideline noun A general rule that helps guide what someone does.

Senses

diretiva is used for these senses in English:

• directive (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.
• 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 general rule that helps guide what someone does.
2. noun Advice that helps someone set a standard or decide how to proceed.
3. noun A faint line drawn to help keep handwritten or printed letters straight.

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