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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The company added that all current operations remain independent of the former executive and that Lifetouch continues to follow strict privacy and security protocols to protect students and schools.

From Salon

"They're all very similar in structure, so if we could come up with a standard set of maintenance protocols, then we could take a collective approach and that would help reduce the costs," he explained.

From BBC

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