English Synonym Finder

directive

Definitions

An official or authoritative instruction.

Something that serves to guide or impel toward an action or goal.

Examples

The manager issued a new directive requiring all employees to attend the safety briefing.

Following the government's directive, the company updated its privacy policy to better protect user data.

The captain gave a clear directive to abandon the ship once the lifeboats were ready.

Synonyms

instruction command order mandate decree edict injunction

Antonyms

suggestion request advice recommendation proposal option choice