Directive Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

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1 ENTRIES FOUND:

• directive (noun)

directive

/dəˈrɛktɪv/

noun

plural

directives

directive

/dəˈrɛktɪv/

noun

plural

directives

Britannica Dictionary definition of DIRECTIVE

[count]

formal

:

an official order or instruction

• They received a written directive instructing them to develop new security measures.
• a presidential directive

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