Direction

The order and government of an institution; the persons who compose the board of directors are jointly called the direction. Direction, in another sense, is nearly synqnymous with instruction (g. v.). In Practice. The instruction of a jury by a judge on a point of law, so that they may apply it to the facts before them. See Charge. That part of a bill in chancery which contains the address of the bill to the court: this must, of course, contain the appropriate and technical description of the court.

See Bill.