protocol

US /ˈproʊ.t̬ə.kɑːl/
UK /ˈproʊ.t̬ə.kɑːl/
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the official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions

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The diplomats followed strict protocol during the negotiations.
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There is a specific protocol for addressing royalty.
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etiquettecustomprocedureconventionformality
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a system of rules that explains the correct way to do something

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The new software uses a secure communication protocol.
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The medical team followed a strict protocol for patient care.
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procedurecodeguidelinesstandardmethod
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to draw up or issue a protocol

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The committee will protocol the new safety measures.
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They need to protocol the agreement before signing.
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documentrecordformalizecodify