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directive

[ dih-rek-tiv, dahy- ]

adjective

  1. serving to direct; directing:

    a directive board.

  2. Psychology. pertaining to a type of psychotherapy in which the therapist actively offers advice and information rather than dealing only with information supplied by the patient.


noun

  1. an authoritative instruction or direction; specific order:

    a new directive by the president on foreign aid.

directive

/ daɪ-; dɪˈrɛktɪv /

noun

  1. an instruction; order
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. tending to direct; directing
  2. indicating direction
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • -徱·t adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of directive1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word īŧīܲ. See direct, -ive
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Example Sentences

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And, in the current moment, there are myriad ways for California to lose these dollars, based on Trump administration directives.

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The order gives Hassen authority to make changes to the department’s funding and directives.

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When Xinis acted to implement that directive, the administration again appealed to the Fourth Circuit seeking an emergency stay to prevent her from doing so.

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Abrego Garcia’s lawyers claimed the ruling as a victory and a clear directive to that administration that it have him returned to the U.S.

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The licenses of local dealers have also been revoked but given a grace period to allow a smooth transition before the directive takes effect next month.

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