directive
/dəˈɹɛk.tɪv/ noun C2- An instruction or guideline that indicates how to perform an action or reach a goal.
- A construct in source code that indicates how it should be processed but is not necessarily part of the program to be run.
- An authoritative decision from an official body, which may or may not have binding force.
- A form of legislative act addressed to the member states. The directive binds the member state to reach certain objectives in their national legislation.
- The directive case.
Plural directives
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However, its primary directive was to ensure the wellbeing of its owner.
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