ETYM Late Lat. directivus: cf. French directif.
1. Having power to direct; tending to direct, guide, or govern; showing the way.
2. Able to be directed; manageable.
A pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity.
1. Ordre. Un commandement bref.
2. Pouvoir. Le commandement d'une armée.
3. (Droit) Sommation. Un commandement d'huissier.