National Security Decision Directive
/ˈnæʃənəl sɪˈkjʊərəti dɪˈsɪʒən dɪˈrɛktɪv/
Definitions
- (n.) An executive directive issued by the President of the United States to establish national security policies and procedures.
The National Security Decision Directive outlined new intelligence protocols to protect classified information.
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- national security decision directive
- national security decision directives
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Commentary
These directives are significant presidential instruments shaping U.S. national security policy; drafters should note their authority derives from executive power rather than legislative acts.
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