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decisive instruction

[dih-SIS-iv in-STRUK-shun]
nounpl: decisive instructions
instrução decisiva
1. A clear, authoritative command or directive that settles a matter or determines a course of action with finality
The manager gave decisive instructions to complete the project by Friday.
O gerente deu instruções decisivas para completar o projeto até sexta-feira.
2. In military or legal contexts, an order that is binding and leaves no room for ambiguity or discretion
The general issued a decisive instruction to retreat immediately.
O general emitiu uma instrução decisiva para se retirar imediatamente.
Synonyms
definitive instructionfirm directivecategorical orderbinding commandconclusive instruction
Antonyms
tentative instructionvague directiveambiguous orderoptional suggestiondiscretionary guidance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instrução decisiva
Standard usage in business and military contexts
São Paulo
instrução decisiva / ordem categórica
Both terms are commonly used in corporate environments
Portugal
instrução decisiva / ordem peremptória
More formal legal terminology may prefer 'ordem peremptória'

Related Idioms & Phrases

call the shots - to make decisive instructions
lay down the law - to issue decisive instructions
take charge - to give decisive instructions
put one's foot down - to give a decisive instruction
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