di·rec·tive 
/dəˈrɛktɪv/ noun
plural di·rec·tives /dəˈrɛktɪv/ noun [count] formal : an official order or instruction
▪ They received a written directive instructing them to develop new security measures. ▪ a presidential directive
▪ They received a written directive instructing them to develop new security measures. ▪ a presidential directive
