directive
Example Sentences
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Schools, banks and public institutions have been closed with officials saying the directive was due to the cold weather and the need to save energy.
From Barron's
Greer recently threatened External link tariff hikes or other measures if the EU didn’t ease up on “discriminatory and harassing lawsuits, taxes, fines, and directives” against U.S. technology.
From Barron's
His wide-ranging use of the legally-binding directives has been nothing short of historic: He has signed more than 200 executive orders on everything from TikTok to tariffs since taking office in January.
From Barron's
Dear Liz: Your recent column about advanced directives said that people could get a free version at PrepareForYourCare.org.
From Los Angeles Times
Her curt weekly directive was to take one from the pile and stick it in wrapping paper.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
