What is the meaning of directive?

noun

  • A pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity.
    • usage: "the boss loves to send us directives"

adjective

  • Showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on.
    • usage: "felt his mother's directing arm around him"; "the directional role of science on industrial progress"
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