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directive
[ dih-rek-tiv, dahy- ]
adjective
a directive board.
- 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
- an authoritative instruction or direction; specific order:
a new directive by the president on foreign aid.
directive
/ daɪ-; dɪˈrɛktɪv /
noun
- an instruction; order
adjective
- tending to direct; directing
- indicating direction
Other Word Forms
- -徱·t adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of directive1
Example Sentences
And, in the current moment, there are myriad ways for California to lose these dollars, based on Trump administration directives.
The order gives Hassen authority to make changes to the department’s funding and directives.
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.
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.
The licenses of local dealers have also been revoked but given a grace period to allow a smooth transition before the directive takes effect next month.
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