edict

directives

dɪˈrɛktɪv
dʌɪˈrɛktɪv

noun

an official or authoritative instruction.

a new EC directive

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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

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dictums

ˈdɪktəm

noun

a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source.

the dicta of High Court Judges

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dictum

ˈdɪktəm

noun

a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source.

the dicta of High Court Judges

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dicta

ˈdɪktəm

noun

a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source.

the dicta of High Court Judges

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decrees

dɪˈkriː

noun

an official order that has the force of law.

the decree guaranteed freedom of assembly

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verb

order (something) by decree.

order,command,rule,dictate,lay down,prescribe,pronounce,proclaim,ordain,enact,adjudge,enjoin,direct,decide,determine

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decree

dɪˈkriː

noun

an official order that has the force of law.

the decree guaranteed freedom of assembly

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verb

order (something) by decree.

order,command,rule,dictate,lay down,prescribe,pronounce,proclaim,ordain,enact,adjudge,enjoin,direct,decide,determine

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declarations

dɛkləˈreɪʃ(ə)n

noun

a formal or explicit statement or announcement.

a declaration of love

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declaration

dɛkləˈreɪʃ(ə)n

noun

a formal or explicit statement or announcement.

a declaration of love

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