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directive

[dih-rek-tiv, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛk tɪv, daɪ- /


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Her curt weekly directive was to take one from the pile and stick it in wrapping paper.

From The Wall Street Journal

Do NOT accept any directives based on these alleged notes without actual board member verification.

From The Wall Street Journal

State and local law enforcement agencies that adhere to the Justice Department directive will be prioritized for federal grant funding.

From Los Angeles Times

In fact, I discarded any directive that got in the way of a more fanciful tale.

From Los Angeles Times

During her first week in office three years ago, Mayor Karen Bass issued a sweeping directive to speed up affordable housing applications.

From Los Angeles Times