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directive [d(a)ɪ'rektɪv] adj.
gen.	treoir
directive The second rank of administrative acts (inferior to regulations, superior to decisions) made by the council or commission of the European Communities on order to carry out their tasks in accordance with the Treaties. They must be addressed to states, not individuals, but many create rights for individuals or allow the directive to be pleaded before municipal court [d(a)ɪ'rektɪv] adj.
environ.	treoir
English thesaurus
directive [d(a)ɪ'rektɪv] n
mil., abbr.	dir
mil., logist.	A military communication in which policy is established or a specific action is ordered. 2. A plan issued with a view to putting it into effect when so directed, or in the event that a stated contingency arises. 3. Broadly speaking, any communication which initiates or governs action, conduct, or procedure. (FRA)

directive : 184 phrases in 23 subjects

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