directories

noun

Definition of directoriesnext
plural of directory
as in codes
a book that contains mandates and instructions for actions or conduct

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  1. statutes
  2. bylaws
  3. ordinances
  4. constitutions
  5. instructions
Noun
  • Donation swapping likely violates state campaign finance statutes and the secretary of state is investigating.
    Axios Portland, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
  • But the tariff powers stem from statutes passed by Congress, and they can be rescinded by further acts of Congress.
    Dylan Matthews, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Definition of statutes
Noun
  • Sign stealing has always been legal under the NCAA bylaws, but with restrictions.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Earlier this year, the NCAA’s Division I council adopted new bylaws that allow its member institutions to directly help source and facilitate athlete NIL deals.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of bylaws
Noun
  • Even though many city ordinances restrict the posting of political signage, the ordinances do not apply during election season.
    Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
  • But for people who don’t want a physical barrier, some local ordinances allow for electric fences.
    Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of ordinances
Noun
  • Numerous democratic nation-states, including North Macedonia, Slovakia, and Spain, have constitutions that recognize ethnic or national minorities within their citizenries and acknowledge their equality.
    Dahlia Scheindlin, Foreign Affairs, 27 Sep. 2024
  • In November 1947, UN General Assembly Resolution 181, known as the partition plan, required the future Jewish and Arab states to adopt strong democratic constitutions, and Zionist leaders began crafting one.
    Dahlia Scheindlin, Foreign Affairs, 27 Sep. 2024
Definition of constitutions
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  • During the trip, Lumumba was recorded calling a city employee with instructions to change the deadline for proposals, according to the indictment.
    Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Head to the Bluesky site, click Sign up, and follow the instructions on screen.
    David Nield, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of instructions
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