Directive
Directive noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.
Usage example: the company president regularly issues directives intended for all staff members
Statute and directive are semantically related in ordinance topic. In some cases you can use "Statute" instead a noun "Directive".
Statute
Statute noun - A rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature.
Usage example: a new antilittering statute
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Directive and statute are semantically related in ordinance topic. You can use "Directive" instead a noun "Statute", if it concerns topics such as law.
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