Question

what is a directory why was it dismiss

Answer 1

Directory was a association of 4 members in France after french revolution.
It was dismissed because it's members were rapidly changing.
It was not a stable form of government

Answer 2

1.

a book or website listing individuals or organizations alphabetically or thematically with details such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers.

synonyms: index, list, listing, register, catalogue, record, archive, inventory

"the London phone directory"

2.

historical

a book of directions for the conduct of Christian worship, especially in Presbyterian and Roman Catholic Churches.