Protocol Agreement

/ˈproʊtəkɒl əˈgriːmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A formalized agreement outlining specific procedures and guidelines between parties, often used to govern negotiations or cooperative interactions.
    The companies signed a protocol agreement to establish the framework for their business cooperation.
  2. (n.) An ancillary agreement that supplements a principal contract by detailing procedural or technical arrangements.
    The protocol agreement clarified the methods for data exchange as part of the main contract.

Forms

  • protocol agreement
  • protocol agreements

Commentary

Protocol agreements often serve to formalize operational or procedural terms without replicating the full obligations of a contract, commonly used in international or business contexts.

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