See Also: relict(medicine)
relict(1)(dictionary)
relict(2)(dictionary)
RELICT(law)

instruction (oh) and RELICT (law)


instruction (oh)



instructions [plural] the written information that tells you how to do or use something
-see also directions directions
::Install the machine according to the manufacturer's instructions .
::Press enter and follow the on-screen instructions .
instructions for
::Both products come with detailed instructions for use.
instructions on (how to do) sth
::Are there any instructions on how to plant the trees?
instruction book/manual/leaflet etc
::Read the instruction book carefully.
[C usually plural] a statement telling someone what they must do
-see also orders orders instructions to do sth
::He had specific instructions to check everyone's identity cards.
instructions that
::Mrs Edwards gave instructions that she was not to be disturbed.
on sb's instructions
(=having been told by someone to do something)
::On the landlord's instructions, the barmaid refused to serve him.
:: My instructions are (=I have been told) to give the package to him personally.
::Make sure you carry out the doctor's instructions .
be under instruction to do sth
(=have been told to do something)
::The police were under instruction to fire if necessary.
[U] formal teaching that you are given in a particular skill or subject
::religious instruction
::driving instruction
instruction in
::The school gives instruction in First Aid.
under instruction
(=being taught)
::This group of trainees is still under instruction.
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HINT sense 1
Do not say 'instructions how to do something' or 'instructions to do something'. Say instructions on how to do something.

RELICT (law)


RELICT. A widow; as A B, relict of C D.