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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Supporters of the Responsible Financial Innovation Act point to an amendment from January that directs the Securities and Exchange Commission and Treasury to write rules on registration and anti-money-laundering compliance for controllers of trading protocols.

From Barron's

Target said it had shared resources related to personal safety and ICE protocols with in-store and corporate teams.

From BBC

He doesn’t counsel that we adopt specific protocols.

From The Wall Street Journal

But at corporations’ mid-level ranks, he said, more companies were finding ways to use AI to help gather data, generate initial thoughts on it, analyze reports, and follow accounting protocols.

From MarketWatch

A Metroline spokesperson said "The Independent Employment Tribunal has upheld the dismissal as fair. The claimant breached road safety rules and company protocols designed to keep staff and passengers safe."

From BBC