Synonyms for directive
dɪˈrɛk tɪv, daɪ-di·rec·tive

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1. directiveadjective

   a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity

   "the boss loves to send us directives"

   Antonyms:
   following

2. directing, directional, directive, guidingadjective

   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"

   Synonyms:
   guiding, directing, directional

   Antonyms:
   following

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1. List of paraphrases for "directive":

   guideline, directives, richtlinie, policy, direttiva, guidance, directive', direction

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1. Joe Buccino:

   Secretary Shanahan was not aware of the directive to move the USS John S McCain nor was he aware of the concern precipitating the directive.

2. LaToya Cantrell:

   My directive has been very clear : ‘ Lock ’em up. ’ We will not tolerate it, and we have not tolerated it, so we have apprehended those individuals associated with the looting that we have been able to identify.

3. Matt Skinner:

   We had hopes that... we would have more time and that the directive would also generate data that researchers could use to better formulate whatever the next steps may be, obviously we don't have the time for that now.

4. Econet Wireless:

   We were served with another directive for total shutdown of the internet until further notice, our lawyers advised that we are required to comply with the directive pending the court's decision on its legality.

5. Mike Pompeo:

   That's my directive from the president of the United States.