Sentence examples for issues a directive from inspiring English sources

When an institution issues a directive, subjects are meant to take the stipulated action because the institution said so.

However, it is understood the Housing Executive has said it is sticking to the 14 July date for terminating the contract and has threatened the minister with judicial action if he issues a directive to the contrary.

In producing such a text, an institution is to be understood as issuing a directive addressed to certain subjects and meant to direct the subjects' action.

Before the 2008 presidential election, she issued a directive outlining voters' rights.

Only then did Commissioner Raymond Kelly issue a directive ordering police to change their practices.

In 2004 Mr Li had issued a directive to strengthen measures to control population.

Under public pressure, the head of the judiciary issued a directive this week banning detention without trial.

The European Commission is expected to issue a directive on harmonising mediation this autumn.

If he does not issue a directive, however, doctors must make judgment calls.

Last week, the bishops' conference issued a directive ordering Catholic lawmakers to vote against the bill.

Early the next year, President Clinton issued a directive to improve security at the laboratories.