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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Last Monday, the ECB released a statement confirming Stokes and Atkinson had been involved in a breach of team protocols by breaking the curfew, and that the governing body will investigate.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Montevidoni later testified that Rinderknecht also used ChatGPT to look for information about the home address and security protocols of DoorDash CEO Tony Xu.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 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

"The Department is executing standard protection protocols, including a shelter-in-place order for the affected area," Parnell said.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

At some point earlier, Barack had received the authorization codes that would allow him to access the country’s nuclear arsenal and a briefing on the protocols for using them.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama