Protocols
/ˈproʊtəˌkɒlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Written rules or procedures agreed upon for conduct or negotiation, often in diplomatic or legal contexts.
The parties followed the established protocols during the treaty negotiations.
- (n.) Formal records or minutes of a meeting, especially in legislative or diplomatic settings.
The secretary prepared the protocols of the conference for official archives.
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Commentary
In legal usage, 'protocol' often refers to procedural rules or formal diplomatic agreements; distinguish from nonspecific uses of the term in computing or science.
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