directive
nounAn authoritative instruction that guides an action or procedure.
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Clear all filtersAn authoritative instruction that guides an action or procedure.
An authoritative order or formal decision.
Moving away from the main subject into other topics.
Moving away from the main point
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Confusion about one's surroundings, direction, time, or circumstances.
Different in kind or difficult to compare directly.
To move apart or develop in different directions.
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