1
as in instruction
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
the company president regularly issues directives intended for all staff members
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2
as in decree
an order publicly issued by an authority
a directive issued by the archbishop that is to be read during Sunday services at every parish
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3
as in memorandum
a written communication giving information or directions
a growing stack of unread directives from the company's senior vice president
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Recent Examples of directive
The decision overrode a Biden administration directive to move the headquarters to Greenbelt, Maryland.
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2025
In their arguments to repeal the directive, Macron and Merz have suggested that requiring companies in the European Union (EU) to provide this level of disclosure would put these European companies at a disadvantage versus their counterparts in countries like the United States and China.
—Mary Foley, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Amelie overrides her prime directive and begins enacting her main agenda, which is to get uploaded into cyberspace and take over all online networks in the name of world domination, yadda yadda yadda.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2025
Sharing your directives, powers of attorney, and care preferences gives your children the confidence to act quickly.
—Raul Elizalde, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2025
In their arguments to repeal the directive, Macron and Merz have suggested that requiring companies in the European Union (EU) to provide this level of disclosure would put these European companies at a disadvantage versus their counterparts in countries like the United States and China.
—Mary Foley, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Amelie overrides her prime directive and begins enacting her main agenda, which is to get uploaded into cyberspace and take over all online networks in the name of world domination, yadda yadda yadda.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2025
Sharing your directives, powers of attorney, and care preferences gives your children the confidence to act quickly.
—Raul Elizalde, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directive
Noun
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The first is do not send or accept wire instructions by email.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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Some sirens can broadcast specific instructions, which can help.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
11 July 2025
Noun
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On August 13, 1953, the Shah, after much lobbying, signed a decree dismissing the Prime Minister.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
9 July 2025
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Failure to comply with either decree is punishable by a fine of no more than $25.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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School district trauma exposure program The City Council also approved a memorandum of understanding between the Pflugerville school district and the Police Department for participating in the Handle with Care program to assist students who have been exposed to traumatic situations.—
Mason Rouser,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The memorandum expands on a similar one the president signed during his first term.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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Similarly, the May edict only allowed garments to pass through the Nhava Sheva and Kolkata seaports.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 July 2025
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Advertisement How the Dalai Lama says his successor will be chosen Under the 2011 edict, only the Gaden Phrodrang Trust, the office of the Dalai Lama, can identify the next reincarnation.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
2 July 2025
Noun
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However, that lifeline is likely temporary: A recent Supreme Court ruling that limited nationwide injunctions could affect the outcome of the Job Corps case and, in turn, the program’s operations.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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But the ruling halted enough of the regulations for Planned Parenthood to begin offering procedural abortions again.—
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5 July 2025
Noun
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The bill also calls for giving impacted employees more notice, and would specifically require the State Department to notify the two committees at least 30 days before altering its Foreign Affairs Manual.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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These establishments are also required to post safety notices and offer test kits that can detect if a drink has been tampered with.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Some offer to send cease and desist orders which sound good but are totally unenforceable.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Evacuation orders and warnings were issued for tiny communities near State Route 166 as flames moved through hilly terrain toward the Carrizo Plain National Monument, about 45 miles east of Santa Maria.—
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arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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Until this can be verified, the City Council must not come close to making any final decision.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The legal advocacy group Center for Constitutional Rights criticized the decision, saying that without the plea agreements, the case will never be resolved.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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“Directive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directive. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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