1. Instructions that have been explicitly expressed, communicated, or made known in clear terms
Please follow the stated instructions in the manual before operating the equipment.
Por favor, siga as instruções declaradas no manual antes de operar o equipamento.
2. Directives or guidelines that are formally written or verbally articulated
The teacher gave stated instructions for completing the assignment on time.
O professor deu instruções declaradas para completar a tarefa no prazo.