Collocations for directive - noun

clear
Don''t start anything without a clear directive from management.

general | important | draft, proposed | EU, European (Commission/Union), government, ministerial | policy, political | banking, environmental, etc.

issue
The EU issued a new drinking water directive.

adopt, agree (on/upon), approve, sign | comply with, implement
All companies must comply with the new directive.

block, oppose

come into force
A new EU directive on maternity leave will come into force next month.

require sth
The directive requires member states to designate sites of special scientific interest.

in accordance with a/the ~
They acted in accordance with the latest directive from Brussels.

in a/the ~
The proposals are contained in a European directive on wild birds.

under a/the ~
Private health services will be allowed under the directive.

~ from
a directive from the European Commission

~ on
a directive on data protection

the provisions/terms of a directive