Noun
- 1. directive, pronouncement, dictum, say-so
- usage: a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity; "the boss loves to send us directives"
Adjective
- 1. directing, directional, directive, guiding, leading (vs. following)
- usage: showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on; "felt his mother's directing arm around him"; "the directional role of science on industrial progress"
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