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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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

“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

Mine safety in China has improved in recent decades, but accidents still occur in an industry where safety protocols are often lax and regulations vague.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

CPL says its welfare protocols are industry-leading, and that it acted appropriately in all these cases.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

All the facts on which you base protocols must be reasonably hard facts with unambiguous meaning.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas