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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Some guests said security protocols paled in comparison to the security screenings that VIPs faced when they went to exclusive after-dinner parties on Saturday night.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Separately, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley said he planned to set up a briefing with the Secret Service's leadership to discuss the incident and security protocols.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Salvador's government invited journalists to witness proceedings under strict security protocols.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Part of the rollback of marketing rules was driven by feedback from brokers and agents, who saw the protocols as too restrictive or too duplicative.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

So Reilly worked with his staff to develop specific protocols for efficiently treating asthma patients, and another set of programs for treating the homeless.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell