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standard procedure

NOUN

code of conduct

Synonyms

STRONGEST

custom guideline protocol

WEAK

code of behavior decorum diplomatic code etiquette formalities manners rules of conduct social code social procedures

NOUN

guideline

Synonyms

STRONGEST

code ground rule guidance instruction protocol rule

STRONG

clue guide key mark marker precept signal

NOUN

rules of conduct

Synonyms

WEAK

code of conduct custom decorum diplomatic code etiquette formalities guideline manners protocol social code social procedures

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"As is standard procedure when a police firearm is drawn, the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has been informed - and their enquiries are ongoing," Jones added.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Pirro indicated that she had instructed the Fed's inspector general, Michael Horowitz, to take over and conduct his own investigation, a standard procedure for an administrative, non-criminal inquiry.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

“He said we’ve had about 4 inches of rain and we should probably move the canoes and waterfront equipment,” Edward recalled, describing this as standard procedure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The chief judge, Anna Blackburne-Rigsby, told Martin that he could not speak with her ex parte—outside the formal process and without Fox present—and would have to follow standard procedure.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

“Blood type is a . . . standard matter. A standard procedure for any hematologist—typing blood.”

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

standard procedure

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