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directive [d(a)ɪ'rektɪv] n
econ.	direktyvà f
IT	DIREKTYVÀ f
IT, progr.	rodìklis m
IT, tech.	deklarãcija f
directive EU [d(a)ɪ'rektɪv] n
econ.	direktyvà f
directive The second rank of administrative acts (inferior to regulations, superior to decisions) made by the council or commission of the European Communities on order to carry out their tasks in accordance with the Treaties. They must be addressed to states, not individuals, but many create rights for individuals or allow the directive to be pleaded before municipal court [d(a)ɪ'rektɪv] n
environ.	direktyvà f
directives n
social.sc., transp.	direktyvos f
English thesaurus
directive [d(a)ɪ'rektɪv] n
mil., abbr.	dir
mil., logist.	A military communication in which policy is established or a specific action is ordered. 2. A plan issued with a view to putting it into effect when so directed, or in the event that a stated contingency arises. 3. Broadly speaking, any communication which initiates or governs action, conduct, or procedure. (FRA)

directive : 196 phrases in 22 subjects

Business	1
Commerce	2
Communications	1
Criminal law	6
Cybernetics	1
Economics	4
Electronics	4
Energy industry	8
Environment	17
Finances	13
General	80
Hobbies and pastimes	2
Human rights activism	17
Immigration and citizenship	2
Information technology	3
Insurance	4
International trade	2
Labor law	2
Law	18
Natural resourses and wildlife conservation	2
Taxes	6
Transport	1