Definition of DIRECTIVE

directive

Meanings

Plural: directives

Noun

  • a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity
    • "the boss loves to send us directives"
  • An instruction or guideline that indicates how to perform an action or reach a goal.
  • A construct in source code that indicates how it should be processed but is not necessarily part of the program to be run.
  • An authoritative decision from an official body, which may or may not have binding force.
  • A form of legislative act addressed to the member states. The directive binds the member state to reach certain objectives in their national legislation.
  • The directive case.

Adjective Satellite

  • showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

Adj

  • That which directs; serving to direct, indicate, or guide.
  • Relating to the directive case.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French directif. The noun senses are from French directive (feminine form of the adjective).

Scrabble Score: 15

directive is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
directive is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
directive is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

directive is a valid Words With Friends word