| directive | |
| 1. n. An instruction or guideline that indicates how to perform an action or reach a goal. | |
| 2. n. (programming) A construct in source code that indicates how it should be processed but is not necessarily part of the program to be run. | |
| 3. n. An authoritative decision from an official body, which may or may not have binding force. | |
| 4. n. (European Union law) A form of legislative act addressed to the Member States. The directive binds the Member State to reach certain objectives in their national legislation. | |
| 5. n. The directive case. | |
| 6. adj. that directs | |
| 7. adj. serving to direct, indicate, or guide. | |
| 8. adj. (grammar) relating to the directive case | |
