directive
nounUK /dɪˈrɛktɪv/
US /dɪˈrɛktɪv/
A directive is an official instruction that tells people what to do.
The principal sent a directive to all teachers about the new lunch schedule.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Serving to give direction or guidance.
The directive approach helped the team stay focused.
3. A general instruction from a government or organization.
The new safety directive applies to every factory in the region.
4. In grammar, a word or phrase that gives a command.
The teacher explained that 'sit down' is a directive.