Normative and Non-Normative - Why?

Before I become assimilated <grin> would someone
please explain to me why the huge emphasis on whether
something is 'normative' or 'non-normative'.
The use of the word 'normative' in the Guidelines
Document strikes me as being a jargon word and a
potential barrier to understanding.

Cheers
Graham Oliver

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Received on Monday, 15 October 2001 21:24:42 UTC