Director's directive Crossword Clue

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Director's directive Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a military engagement
2. a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong
(verb)
1. institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
2. put in effect

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DIRECTIVE (adjective)
1. showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
DIRECTIVE (noun)
1. a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity
DIRECTOR (noun)
1. the person who leads a musical group
2. someone who controls resources and expenditures

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
ATONIC

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