approveddirective

noun

UK /əˈpruːvd dɪˈrɛktɪv/

US /əˈpruːvd dɪˈrɛktɪv/

A rule that someone in charge has said yes to.

The teacher read the approveddirective about wearing helmets at recess.

SYNONYMS

authorized order sanctioned instruction official rule endorsed command

RELATED WORDS

approval directive policy guideline permission

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A formal instruction that has passed a review and is now in effect.

The new safety approveddirective takes effect on Monday.

3. A written command signed off by a manager or leader.

She filed the approveddirective in the company binder.

4. A rule that a group voted to accept.

The club followed the approveddirective about meeting times.