Directive
/dɪˈrɛktɪv/
Definitions
- (n.) An official instruction or order issued by an authority, often binding in a legal or organizational context.
The European Union issued a new directive on data protection.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, directives typically mandate member states to achieve certain results without dictating the means, unlike regulations which are directly applicable.
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