direttiva

directive

noun dee-ret-TEE-vah Common

Origin: Medieval Latin directiva (guidance), from dirigere (to direct)

Also means

guideline, instruction

Usage Note

Direttiva is a feminine noun used in official, legal, and EU contexts: direttiva europea ('EU directive'). In everyday speech direttive (plural) can mean management instructions or orders given by a superior. It is related to direttore (director) and dirigere (to direct/manage). Do not confuse with direzione (direction/management office).

Examples

"La direttiva è stata approvata ieri."

Natural Translation

The directive was approved yesterday.

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