Directive

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-008077",
  "term": "Directive",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A written instruction communicating policy and/or procedure in the form of orders, regulations, bulletins, circulars, handbooks, manuals, notices, numbered memorandums, and similar issuances.\n\n2. An authoritative order, instruction, or instrument issued by a high-level official or governing body that is used to direct, guide, or impel individuals or groups toward an action, goal, or outcome.",
  "synonyms": [
    "FILES MANUAL"
  ],
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "references": [
    "Records Glossary",
    "Information Directives Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/directive/"
}