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directive

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


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Also, ensure you each have a successor — your daughter, in this case — on your power of attorney document and your healthcare directive.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Most upsetting, though, was the directive that he and other industry operations investigators received in late summer to start spending at least six hours per week on immigration-related work.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Singh is not the first Bollywood actor to face a non-cooperation directive from FWICE, although such action against major stars is relatively rare.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader has issued a directive banning the removal of its uranium stockpile, Reuters reported.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

"Certain charges have just been made . . ." "Charges? Have I failed to carry out some directive?"

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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