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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Punjab police said there was "absolutely no justification for deviating from our established protocols" and that it was conducting a "thorough and impartial investigation".

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Mboladinga joined the team in Belgium too late to clear the Ebola health protocols in time to make it to Houston.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

New security protocols were later implemented — for example, having an employee posted at the entrance to watch for agents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

Hyodol has strict data security protocols, with voice recordings only used internally to train the doll's chatbot, Kim said.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

As the first panda bear released under the new protocols, Tao Tao seemed to be thriving—completely free, out in the wild.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh