directive
dɪˈrɛktɪv
dʌɪˈrɛktɪv
noun
an official or authoritative instruction.
a new EC directive
instruction,direction,command,order,charge,injunction,enjoinment,prescription,demand,rule,ruling,regulation,law,dictate,decree,dictum,edict,notice,ordinance,mandate,fiat,diktat
adjective
involving the management or guidance of operations.
the authority is seeking a directive role in energy policy