Definitions for: Directive

[n] a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity; "the boss loves to send us directives"
[adj] showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on; "felt his mother's directing arm around him"; "the directional role of science on industrial progress"

Webster (1913) Definition: Di*rect"ive, a. [LL. directivus: cf. F. directif.]
1. Having power to direct; tending to direct, guide, or
govern; showing the way. --Hooker.

The precepts directive of our practice in relation
to God. --Barrow.

2. Able to be directed; manageable. [Obs.]

Swords and bows Directive by the limbs. --Shak.

Synonyms: directing, directional, guiding, leading

See Also: dictum, pronouncement, say-so

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