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directive
What does directive mean?
directive (noun): a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use directive in a sentence?
- The boss loves to send us directives. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
Where does directive come from?
From Middle French directif.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to directive
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
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a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity
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a component that is added to something to improve it
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a paved part of road, usually in a village or a town
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