directive
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tɪv, daɪ- adjective
2.
Psychology. pertaining to a type of psychotherapy in which the therapist actively offers advice and information rather than dealing only with information supplied by the patient.
noun
3.
an authoritative instruction or direction; specific order: a new directive by the President on foreign aid.
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directive (dɪˈrɛktɪv, daɪ-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | an instruction; order |
| —adj | |
| 2. | tending to direct; directing |
| 3. | indicating direction |
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Directive
is always a great word to know.
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
directive
1590s (adj.); 1640s (n.); from M.L. directivus, from direct-, pp. stem of dirigere (see direct).
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Example sentences
Neither the president nor the vice president is mentioned in the new directive as being part of the chain of command.
Any letters that reference the canceled directive will be revised or withdrawn, as appropriate.
He fulfilled the actor's prime directive, to keep busy.
Management would never act against their own financial interests without a strict directive from the regulatory agency.
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