Legal Definitions - directory provision

A directory provision is a requirement that appears in a statute or contract, but it is not mandatory. It is a suggestion or recommendation that should be followed, but failure to comply with it does not result in legal consequences.

Example 1: In a company's employee handbook, there may be a directory provision that suggests employees should dress professionally in the workplace. However, failure to do so would not result in disciplinary action.

Example 2: A city ordinance may have a directory provision that recommends residents to recycle their waste, but there are no penalties for not doing so.

These examples illustrate how a directory provision is a suggestion or recommendation that is not legally enforceable. It is up to the individual or organization to decide whether or not to follow the recommendation.