All 3 Uses of
protocol
in
Fearless
- "That was my protocol," he says.†
p. 200.1 *
- "That's not protocol," said the surgeon, "but I'm not going to stop you."†
p. 286.6
- "It was way out of protocol," says Christian, "but we felt in our hearts that he deserved it."†
p. 294.9
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