1. The course taken in relation to the point toward which something or someone is moving; a point to or from which a person or thing moves (the storm moved in a northerly direction).
2. The course on which something is aimed (the direction of the trial).
3. An act of guidance (under the chair’s direction).
4. An order; an instruction on how to proceed (the judge’s direction to the jury). See JURY INSTRUCTION.
5. The address to the court contained on a bill of equity (the direction on the bill). [Cases: Equity 131.]
6. A board of directors; a board of managers (the direction met on Wednesday).
