directives

noun

1. 1

   An instruction or guideline that indicates how to perform an action or reach a goal.

2. 2

   A construct in source code that indicates how it should be processed but is not necessarily part of the program to be run.

3. 3

   An authoritative decision from an official body, which may or may not have binding force.

4. 4

   (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.

5. 5

   The directive case.