protocols

NOUN

rules of conduct, behavior in certain situation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agreement code contract covenant custom obligation pact

STRONG

compact concordat conventions courtesy decorum etiquette formalities manners order politesse propriety treaty

WEAK

good form p's and q's

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disagreement

STRONG

bad manners impoliteness rudeness

WEAK

crudeness impropriety

Example Sentences

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Public companies have protocols for who gets access to material nonpublic information, because that information can be used to insider trade in the stock market.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

A World Liberty spokesman said Tuesday the company “has held compliance as its highest priority and we meet or exceed industry standard protocols for due diligence on all relevant counterparties.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

But opposition has emerged in subsequent talks around the detail of the plan and there is currently not enough support for the move to be passed under F1's governance protocols.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“We follow all standard safety protocols and processes and are regularly audited by numerous state and federal agencies.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

We did not speak, but watched the small waves and the gentle protocols of falling night.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson