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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Directive \Di*rect"ive\, a. [LL. directivus: cf F. directif.] 1. Having power to direct; tending to direct, guide, or govern; showing the way --Hooker. The precepts directive of our practice in relation to God. --Barrow. 2. Able to be directed; manageable. [Obs.] Swords and bows Directive by the limbs. --Shak. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: directive adj : showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on "felt his mother's directing arm around him"; "the directional role of science on industrial progress" [syn: {directing}, {directional}, {guiding}] n : a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity; "the boss loves to send us directives"
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