directive

• Adjektiv, das beschreibt, dass etwas der Richtungsweisung, Leitung oder Erteilung von Anweisungen dient.

An adjective describing something that serves to direct, guide, or give instructions.

1. Giving instructions or ordersB2formal

   Serving to direct, guide, or command.

   Direktiv

   • The manager issued a directive memo to all employees.
   • The directive statement clarified the company's policy.
   • Her tone was directive, leaving no room for debate.

   Synonymecommandingdirectingguidingprescriptiveregulatory

   Antonymenonmandatoryoptionalpermissive

• Substantiv, das eine offizielle Anweisung, einen Befehl oder eine Richtlinie bezeichnet, die von Behörden oder in staatlichen, rechtlichen oder unternehmerischen Kontexten ausgegeben wird. Es kann auch eine allgemeine Leitlinie oder Handlungsanweisung meinen.

A noun referring to an official instruction, order, or guideline issued by an authority, often in a legal, governmental, or corporate context.

1. Official instructionB2formal

   An official or authoritative instruction or order given by a person or organization in charge.

   Offizielle Anweisung

   • The manager issued a directive to all employees regarding the new policy.
   • The government's directive requires all citizens to wear masks in public.
   • The company followed the EU directive on data protection.

   Synonymecommanddecreeedictinstructionmandateorderregulationruling

2. Guiding principleB2formal

   A general instruction or guideline that directs actions or decisions.

   Leitprinzip

   • The directive from the board was to focus on sustainability.
   • The team worked according to the directive provided by the CEO.
   • The directive outlined the steps for the project.

   Synonymecommanddecreeedictguidelineinstructionmandateorderprincipleregulationrule