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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

Example Sentences

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The ombudsman is investigating, which is standard procedure for all deaths in custody.

From BBC • May 8, 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

The Batys I can track by standard procedure; they will be hard but they won’t be like this.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick