Question

directive At the very beginning of the administration, the cabinet secretary had sent out a directive to all border-patrol personnel. dɪˈrɛktɪv

Accepted Answer

Something that guides or directs; especially, a general instruction from a high-level body or official. As the definition states, a directive directs. A directive from a school principal might provide guidance about handling holiday celebrations in class. A directive from the Vatican might specify new wording for the Mass in various languages. Even the European Union issues directives to its member countries, which they often ignore

word	directive
definition	Something that guides or directs; especially, a general instruction from a high-level body or official.
eg_sentence	At the very beginning of the administration, the cabinet secretary had sent out a directive to all border-patrol personnel.
explanation	As the definition states, a directive directs. A directive from a school principal might provide guidance about handling holiday celebrations in class. A directive from the Vatican might specify new wording for the Mass in various languages. Even the European Union issues directives to its member countries, which they often ignore
IPA	dɪˈrɛktɪv

Directive Guides Directs General Instruction High Level Body Official