Both Uses of
protocol
in
Throne of Glass
- If Captain Westfall insisted on protocol, then she'd give it to him in abundance.†
p. 56.8 *
- Though his features were a mask of protocol, she could have sworn she glimpsed a glimmer of amusement in his eyes.†
p. 97.5
Definition:
rules; or the way something is typically done
The exact meaning of porous can depend upon its context. For example:
- "diplomatic protocol" -- standard procedures followed by diplomats
- "The Kyoto protocol to reduce greenhouse gases" -- a formal written agreement between countries
- "computer communications protocol" -- technical specifications that describe rules that enable computers to communicate
- "research protocol" -- rules or procedures followed during a research project such as a medical trial
- "concussion protocol" -- rules or procedures followed after an athlete has a concussion
- "business protocol" -- standard etiquette or conventions practiced in business