protocol
Rules of conduct
Protocol describes an accepted way of doing something, and often refers to the rules that govern diplomacy between countries: Indian papers say the arrest of the diplomat is a violation of protocol.
In other contexts, a protocol can be formalized as a set of rules, such as those that govern the way computers exchange information (file transfer protocol).
When protocol refers to a document, it is usually a treaty or record of understanding of intent between two or more countries, as in the Kyoto Protocol.
Binding pact between nations
- accordHarmony between parties
- pactFormal agreement between parties
- conventionAgreed standard of behavior
- agreementShared position between parties
ratification · negotiation · signatory · amendment · annex · memorandum · summit · bilateral
Connection-oriented network protocol
Itemized verification guide
- step-by-stepIn sequential stages
- guidelinesSuggested rules for behavior
- instructionsGuidance on how to proceed
- sequenceOrdered succession of elements
workflow · process · methodology · flowchart · regimen · compliance · implementation · execution
treaty
Binding pact between nations
- accordHarmony between parties
- pactFormal agreement between parties
- conventionAgreed standard of behavior
agreement · ratification · negotiation · signatory · amendment · annex · memorandum · summit · bilateral · multilateral
TCP
Connection-oriented network protocol
- IPProtected creations or addresses
- HTTPWeb data transmission standard
- HTTPSEncrypted browsing standard
FTP · SMTP · Ethernet · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth · SSL · TLS · DNS · RFC · handshake
checklist
Itemized verification guide
- step-by-stepIn sequential stages
- guidelinesSuggested rules for behavior
- instructionsGuidance on how to proceed
sequence · workflow · process · methodology · flowchart · regimen · compliance · implementation · execution · verification
manners
Customs of polite conduct
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- decorumFitting social conduct
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
civility · formality · ceremony · precedence · rank · seating · introduction · address · title · honorific
- royal courtking, queen, prince, princess, crown
- ruleslaw, rule, guideline, bylaw, standard
- diplomatic documentstreaty, accord, communique, diplomatic note, diplomatic cable
- legal documentscontract, affidavit, deed, will, subpoena
- network termshub, node, mesh, ring, grid
- protocolsTCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, IMAP
protocolimprovisation
Spontaneous, unplanned creation
spontaneity · informality · ad-libbing · chaos · disorder
protocolimpropriety
Unsuitable or inappropriate behavior
impoliteness · rudeness · incivility · bad manners · indecorum
protocoldisagreement
Absence of shared opinion
discord · incompatibility · inconsistency · fragmentation · non-compliance
- internet protocolsRules for digital communication
- testing protocolsFormal procedures for examination
- military protocolsOfficial armed forces procedures
- emergency protocolsPredetermined crisis response procedures
- safety protocolsRules ensuring harm prevention
- security protocolsRules governing access protection