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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“Iryo deeply regrets what happened and has activated all emergency protocols,” the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal

She added that the police were "invoking mass disaster protocols".

From BBC

Ministers and health authorities in Scotland and Wales found a way within existing protocols to start supplying the drug to the NHS.

From BBC

According to internal reports obtained by The Times, federal cleanup repeatedly deviated from cleanup protocols, likely spreading contamination in the process.

From Los Angeles Times

He said he also wants the department to create clearer protocols for grieving families to report the planning of a memorial event or funeral to avoid a similar situation.

From Los Angeles Times