prime directive

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Definition of prime directive in English English dictionary

An order or mission which presents the overriding control over a course of action

We are, after all, discussing the prime directive of academic life and a vitally important rule of civilized life in general: Seek and disseminate the truth.

Related Terms

prime directives

plural form of prime directive

Hyphenation

prime di·rec·tive

Turkish pronunciation

praym dayrektîv

Pronunciation

/ˈprīm dīˈrektəv/ /ˈpraɪm daɪˈrɛktɪv/