An instruction or guideline that indicates how to perform an action or reach a goal.
A construct in source code that indicates how it should be processed but is not necessarily part of the program to be run.
An authoritative decision from an official body, which may or may not have binding force.
A form of legislative act addressed to the Member States. The directive binds the Member State to reach certain objectives in their national legislation.
The directive case.
that directs
serving to direct, indicate, or guide.
relating to the directive case
An order to do something.
The right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience.
power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.
A position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control.
The act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence.
A body or troops, or any naval or military force, under the control of a particular officer; by extension, any object or body in someone's charge.
Dominating situation; range or control or oversight; extent of view or outlook.
A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.
The degree of control a pitcher has over his pitches.
To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.
To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.
to dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.
To exact, compel or secure by influence; to deserve, claim.
To hold, to control the use of.
To have a view, as from a superior position.
To direct to come; to bestow.
