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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Joy Belmonte, mayor of densely populated Quezon City, said a review of security protocols was needed.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

It will be shaped by the platforms, systems and protocols through which commerce flows in the 21st century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

The lawsuit alleges Lineage has a history of incidents that should have compelled the company to adopt stronger safety protocols.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

"Anything that may help should be explored but it requires strict protocols and safety monitoring."

From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026

Continued litigation about lethal injection protocols and other questions about the reliability of the death penalty slowed the execution rate in Alabama dramatically.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson