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directive

[ dih-rek-tiv, dahy- ]

adjective

  1. serving to direct; directing:

    a directive board.

  2. Psychology. pertaining to a type of psychotherapy in which the therapist actively offers advice and information rather than dealing only with information supplied by the patient.


noun

  1. an authoritative instruction or direction; specific order:

    a new directive by the president on foreign aid.

directive

/ daɪ-; dɪˈrɛktɪv /

noun

  1. an instruction; order
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. tending to direct; directing
  2. indicating direction
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of directive1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word »åÄ«°ùŧ³¦³ÙÄ«±¹³Ü²õ. See direct, -ive
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Since at least 2018, a directive in the state has prevented local authorities from working directly with federal immigration authorities, and Sanctuary State laws have routinely held up to legal scrutiny.

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The National Park Service reported a record high of more than 331 million visitors last year to 433 individual park units and 63 national parks, the directive notes.

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“The Trump administration’s directive is a critical step in reigning in the excessive politicization of our schools,†Shaw said.

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“Terminating funding for direct legal representation for unaccompanied children, without any plan to ensure continuity in representation, potentially violates Congress’ express directive in the TVRPA,†she said referencing the anti-trafficking law.

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Now, as federal authorities act on President Trump’s directive to deport international student activists he accuses of being antisemitic “pro-Hamas†terrorism supporters, Ali has taken new precautions.

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