English Dictionary

prime directive

名詞

An order or mission which presents the overriding control over a course of action.

日本語の意味

最優先に従うべき命令、行動の決定における主要な指針

The captain reminded the crew that the prime directive left no room for personal agendas during the rescue.

艦長は乗組員に、その最優先の指令が救助中に個人的な都合を許さないことを思い出させた。

意味（1）

An order or mission which presents the overriding control over a course of action.

We are, after all, discussing the prime directive of academic life and a vitally important rule of civilized life in general: Seek and disseminate the truth.

prime directives （ plural ）