Directive and Precedent

Directive

Directive noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.

Precedent and directive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Precedent" instead a noun "Directive".

Precedent

Precedent noun - An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time.

Directive and precedent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Directive" instead a noun "Precedent".

How words are described

clear clear directive clear precedent
similar similar directive similar precedent
original original directive original precedent
strong strong directive strong precedent
Other adjectives: actual, entire, new, apparent.
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