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as in etiquette
an accepted way of conducting oneself in a given situation
Their behavior was considered a breach of diplomatic protocol.
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as in procedure
a preestablished method of carrying out a task and especially a scientific or medical task
The school developed a protocol for the treatment of concussions on the sports field.
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Recent Examples of protocol
Under the protocol, which was first created in 1984, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office conducts an independent investigation to determine criminal liability in an incident when an officer or civilian is shot or dies during an encounter with law enforcement in the county.
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Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
After this adaptation protocol, their performance in a 5K time trial while dehydrated got significantly better.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 8 Jan. 2026
Wilson, who’s still in concussion protocol, sported a red non-contact jersey.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Though five Caribbean countries have CBI protocols, only Antigua and Dominica were included in the partial travel ban, which includes 13 other countries, mainly in Africa.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
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The confrontation is sparking a conversation about theater etiquette.—
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Despite facing public scrutiny for everything from her etiquette to her clothes to her appearance, she is remembered as a style icon.—
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The Dancing with the Stars alum, 28, posted a series of Instagram Stories, sharing close-up glimpses of her lips before and after the procedure.—
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Constitutional law professor David Schultz, who has taught a class on police, criminal and civil procedure, has some answers.—
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So there's really no choice but for the four major conference commissioners to compile a set of rules and guidelines that make at least a marginal bit of sense.—
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Georgetown law professor Steve Vladeck, a witness called by Democrats, said the nondisclosure process followed then-existing DOJ guidelines and that Congress only revised notification rules after a 2024 inspector general report.—
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The spa Asian—specifically, Balinese—influences are again evident in the decor, massage techniques, and ingredients used at the 30,000-square-foot Mandara Spa, the Atlantis location of the beloved wellness brand that operates at resorts around the world and on Norwegian Cruise Line sailings.—
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Italian brands are prized not just for tomato variety, but for techniques that minimize time between harvest and processing and emphasize balanced flavor.—
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Park thanked residents across the city for donating and offering help without condition, as well as the volunteers, first responders, workers, faith groups, nonprofits and businesses that stepped in to fill the gaps before government systems could catch up.—
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
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Through a life-saving program at the American Red Cross, volunteers go door to door across Los Angeles, helping people protect their homes and families before a fire ever starts.—
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The award was administered through a creative writing program at Old Dominion and the Poetry Society of Virginia.—
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After the ‘23 season, Cignetti accepted the head coaching job at Indiana University, and, because of the then-new lax transfer policy, took more than a dozen of his JMU players with him to Bloomington.—
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The administration has quietly directed diplomats to press allies on restricting inflows, enhancing deportation mechanisms, and ending policies perceived as favoring migrants over citizens.—
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Or Cenote, the Yucatan Peninsula hole with a massive ramp above the hole that takes different strategies depending on the pin location.—
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Bond said the Hoosier Lottery would adopt the strategies other states employ, such as cross-promoting digital and retail tickets.—
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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