Administrative Directive
/ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv dɪˈrɛktɪv/
Definitions
- (n.) An official instruction or order issued by a governmental or organizational authority to guide internal administration or policy enforcement.
The agency issued an administrative directive to regulate employee conduct uniformly.
- (n.) A non-legislative mandate that outlines procedures, duties, or organizational standards within an institution.
The university's administrative directive mandates all departments to follow new data protection protocols.
Forms
- administrative directive
- administrative directives
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Commentary
Administrative directives often serve as binding internal policies distinct from formal regulations, requiring careful drafting to ensure clarity and appropriate hierarchical authority.
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