Definition of directive. Meaning of directive. Synonyms of directive

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Definition of directive

Directive
Directive Di*rect"ive, a. [LL. directivus: cf. F. directif.] 1. Having power to direct; tending to direct, guide, or govern; showing the way. --Hooker. The precepts directive of our practice in relation to God. --Barrow. 2. Able to be directed; manageable. [Obs.] Swords and bows Directive by the limbs. --Shak.

Meaning of directive from wikipedia

- directive in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Directive may refer to: Directive (European Union), a legislative act of the European Union Directive (programming)...
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- In electromagnetics, directivity is a parameter of an antenna or optical system which measures the degree to which the radiation emitted is concentrated...
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- A directive is a legal act of the European Union that requires member states to achieve particular goals without dictating how the member states achieve...
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- In computer programming, a directive or pragma (from "pragmatic") is a language construct that specifies how a compiler (or other translator) should process...
- The Directive 96/9/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 1996 on the legal protection of databases is a directive of the European...
- The Directive Principles of State Policy of India are the guidelines to be followed by the government of India for the governance of the country. They...