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PostPosted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 00:32 
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this word seems to be invalid and not recognised in English law?

anyone?

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I think it is modern but, sadly, real. Case in point: Working Time directive.


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It's in the Shorter Oxford English Dictonary as follows:

directive: Something which directs; spec. a general instruction for procedure or action given to a subordinate.

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I actually prefer Directors. That gives me Courage ;-)


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