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Webster 1913 Edition
Directive
Di-rect′ive
,Adj.
[LL.
directivus
: cf. F. directif
.] 1.
Having power to direct; tending to direct, guide, or govern; showing the way.
Hooker.
The precepts
directive
of our practice in relation to God. Barrow.
2.
Able to be directed; manageable.
[Obs.]
Swords and bows
Directive
by the limbs. Shakespeare
Webster 1828 Edition
Directive
DIRECTIVE
,Adj.
1.
Having the power of direction; as a directive rule. 2.
Informing; instructing; shewing way.Definition 2024
directive
directive
English
Noun
directive (plural directives)
- An instruction or guideline that indicates how to perform an action or reach a goal.
- An authoritative decision from an official body, which may or may not have binding force.
- (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.
- The directive case.
Translations
instruction or guideline
authoritative decision
form of legislative act addressed to the EU Member States
grammar: directive case
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Adjective
directive (not comparable)
Translations
that directs
grammar: relating to directive case
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French
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /di.ʁɛk.tiv/
- Rhymes: -iv
- Homophone: directives
Adjective
directive
- feminine singular of directif
Noun
directive f (plural directives)
- directive, general instructions, guideline