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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At major Communist Party and government meetings, participants follow strict seating protocols that place attendees based on their rank, the seniority of the institutions they represent and other criteria.

From The Wall Street Journal

The two U.S. stars had crossed paths briefly at Olympic events, but never spent significant time with each other until Beijing, where strict pandemic protocols made daily walks a romantic luxury.

From Los Angeles Times

Jones says he believes that "a lack of protocols" made his symptoms progress.

From BBC

Supporters of the Responsible Financial Innovation Act point to an amendment from January that directs the Securities and Exchange Commission and Treasury to write rules on registration and anti-money-laundering compliance for controllers of trading protocols.

From Barron's

Target said it had shared resources related to personal safety and ICE protocols with in-store and corporate teams.

From BBC