Nondirective

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A statement or utterance that is not a directive.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Not directive not-comparable

    "The "paternalistic tradition" of the postcommunist Baltic states makes it difficult to ensure that informed consent and nondirective counseling of individuals are carried out properly, Gefenas says."

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"The "paternalistic tradition" of the postcommunist Baltic states makes it difficult to ensure that informed consent and nondirective counseling of individuals are carried out properly, Gefenas says."

Etymology

From non- + directive.

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