What are synonyms for "protocol"?

Synonyms for protocol: procedure, convention, code, etiquette, custom, formality.

protocol

The official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions.

A set of rules governing the exchange or transmission of data between devices in a computer network.

The original draft of a diplomatic document or the plan for a scientific experiment or medical treatment.

The scientists followed a strict protocol to ensure the experiment remained uncontaminated.

Diplomatic protocol requires that the ambassador be greeted by a high-ranking official upon arrival.

The network protocol defines how data is transmitted and received between different devices.