directive EU

[d(a)ɪ'rektɪv] n

econ.

direktīva (ES)

directive [d(a)ɪ'rektɪv] adj.

econ.

direktīva

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] adj.

environ.

direktīva

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

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Business	1
Commerce	2
Communications	5
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Economics	5
Electronics	4
Energy industry	8
Environment	20
Finances	24
General	81
Human rights activism	3
Immigration and citizenship	2
Insurance	2
International trade	2
Law	19
Natural resourses and wildlife conservation	2
Natural sciences	1
Obsolete / dated	1
Politics	3
Taxes	5
Transport	3