Guidelines
/ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz/
Definitions
- (n.) Principles or instructions issued by authorities or organizations to direct actions or decisions, often used in legal or regulatory contexts for interpretation or compliance.
The agency issued new guidelines for data privacy compliance.
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- guideline
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Commentary
Guidelines provide non-binding recommendations that assist interpretation or compliance, unlike mandatory rules or statutes.
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