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direction

direction - noun

Authoritative control over the affairs of others: administration, government, management, superintendence, supervision. See over.
The continuous exercise of authority over a political unit: administration, control, governance, government, rule. See control. politics.
An act or instance of guiding: guidance, lead, leadership, management. See affect.
An authoritative indication to be obeyed: behest, bidding, charge, command, commandment, dictate, directive, injunction, instruction(often used in plural), mandate, order, word. See over. words.