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Webster 1913 Edition
Directive
Di-rect′ive
,Adj.
[LL.
directivus
: cf. F. directif
.] 1.
Having power to direct; tending to direct, guide, or govern; showing the way.
Hooker.
The precepts
directive
of our practice in relation to God. Barrow.
2.
Able to be directed; manageable.
[Obs.]
Swords and bows
Directive
by the limbs. Shakespeare
Webster 1828 Edition
Directive
DIRECTIVE
,Adj.
1.
Having the power of direction; as a directive rule. 2.
Informing; instructing; shewing way.