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Weisung: directive — meaning and examples | JadoLearn

Quality-approved learning entrynounLevel C1

Weisung

directive

a formal instruction or directive that an authorized superior or body expects to be followed

IPA/ˈvaɪ̯zʊŋ/

Primary stress falls on the first syllable “Wei”.

Meaning 1neutral · 87%

a formal instruction or directive that an authorized superior or body expects to be followed

Die Behörde handelte auf Weisung des Ministeriums.

Beschäftigte müssen rechtmäßige Weisungen ihres Arbeitgebers grundsätzlich befolgen.

Die umstrittene Maßnahme ging offenbar auf eine interne Weisung zurück.

Weisung is more formal and hierarchical than “Tipp” or “Rat”. Depending on context, it can carry an expectation or obligation to comply.

— on the instructions of

auf Weisung von

eine Weisung erteilen — issue a directive

Use Weisung when an authorized person or institution gives a formal instruction that is meant to guide or bind action.

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Which situation best fits “Weisung”?

The plural is “Weisungen”. The noun is formal and usually implies an instruction issued within a hierarchy or by an authorized body.