Noun
prime directive (plural prime directives)
An order or mission which presents the overriding control over a course of action.
An alternative origin comes from the Enterprise episode " Observer Effect ", where it is revealed that the Organians also adhere to a form of the Prime Directive. Source: Internet
As time travel became a recurring feature in the franchise, the concept was expanded as a Temporal Prime Directive, prohibiting those under its orders from interfering in historical events. Source: Internet
But when it was found that Klingons were furnishing one faction with advanced weapons, Kirk responded in apparent violation of the Prime Directive, arming the other faction with the same weapons. Source: Internet
In "The Return of the Archons" and "The Apple" reference to the "Prime Directive of non-interference" was made by Spock. Source: Internet
If the case was the former, then when Wesley Crusher is sentenced to death, the violation of the Prime Directive had already occurred and the issue of rescuing him, while politically exacerbating matters, might not have been a violation of the Directive. Source: Internet
Headlining names include the Avett Brothers, David Grisman Sextet, Jess McReynolds, Donna the Buffalo and also performing is Saint Augustine’s very own Amy Hendrickson and the Prime Directive. Source: Internet