n. an authoritative instruction; specific order; adj. showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
He was given a directive by his boss to hire six people.
He was given a directive by his boss to hire six people.
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What is the patient's advanced directive status?
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order; command; instruction
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3 syllables
di-rec-tive
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