Directives
/dɪˈrɛktɪvz/
Definitions
- (n.) Legislative acts by a governing body requiring member states or entities to achieve certain results while allowing discretion on how to implement them.
The European Union issued directives that member states must transpose into national law.
Forms
- directive
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Commentary
In legal contexts, a directive is distinct from a regulation by its flexible implementation; clarity in drafting should emphasize this difference.
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