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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Members of Congress and others called for him to be fired, saying he had endangered US military members and flouted protocols.

From BBC

“There are actually protocols in place for therapists to be able to walk through,” she explained.

From Salon

In December, he described the experience in detail in a private briefing for aides of Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., who had sought information on civilian casualty protocols involving boat strikes in the Caribbean Sea.

From Salon

Senior Canadian lawmakers said OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman pledged last week to strengthen protocols on notifying police over potentially harmful interactions with the company’s chatbot, and issue an apology to Tumbler Ridge residents.

From The Wall Street Journal

Late last month, OpenAI said that its current security protocols would have compelled the company to notify Canadian police about Van Rootselaar's account.

From Barron's