directives

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Tehran's military chief Ali Abdollahi met the country's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei and, according to Iranian state television, received "new directives and guidance for the continuation of operations to confront the enemy".

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

It said it would "continue to operate decisively against threats directed at Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers, in accordance with directives from the political echelon".

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

“They swept in a bunch of truly innocent probation officers who were following directives and doing their jobs.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Lastly, don’t neglect basic estate planning: create/update your will, add beneficiaries to your stock/bank accounts and establish powers of attorney and health-care directives should you become incapacitated.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

He had waited too long, the directives had changed on him.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison