directive

Definition of Directive in English :

1. directive

a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity

Example Sentences:
'the boss loves to send us directives'

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

Example Sentences:
'felt his mother's directing arm around him'
'the directional role of science on industrial progress'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Directive

noun

1.

an instruction; order

adjective

2.

tending to direct; directing

3.

indicating direction

adjective

1.

directing; tending or intended to direct

2.

indicating direction

noun

3.

a general instruction or order issued authoritatively

n.

An order or instruction, especially one issued by an authority.

adj.

Serving to direct, indicate, or guide.