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Directive

/daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/

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

📖 Definitions of "Directive"

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.

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