protocol

Type: noun

Definitions: (noun) A protocol is a rule, guideline, or document about how certain activities are done.

Examples: (noun) The protocols for transporting gas are strict because an accident can be very dangerous. (noun) There is a certain protocol that should be followed when you talk to the queen.

Synonyms: nouns: agreement, rule, obligation.

Academic Word List Sublist and Group: 9 E