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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A World Liberty spokesman said Tuesday the company “has held compliance as its highest priority and we meet or exceed industry standard protocols for due diligence on all relevant counterparties.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

However, Geisbet says it is encouraging to hear that the WHO will be prioritising the use of the experimental anti-viral drug Obladesivir, under strict protocols.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The Federal Emergency Management Agency had refused repeatedly to pay for post-cleanup soil testing and broke from long-standing California fire recovery protocols that are intended to protect returning residents from toxic substances.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

It is likely they will be able to crack through most protocols we can develop today.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

There were all sorts of cumbersome new factors to be considered and discussed—Secret Service protocols, emergency evacuation setups, strategies for protecting our kids’ privacy now that they had the eyes of a nation upon them.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama