Instruction

Noun

1. The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge.

   "Students receive instruction in the arts and sciences."

2. An instance of the information or knowledge so furnished.
3. An order or command.
4. A set of directions provided by a manufacturer for the users of a product or service.
5. The directions given by a client to their lawyer in relation to a particular legal matter, which govern the purpose and scope of their work.

   "I cannot act until I have taken instructions from my client."