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Protocol Definition

A record or register. Among the Romans, protocollum was a writing at’ the head of the first page of the paper used by the notaries or tabellions. Nov. 44. .In France, the minutes of notarial acts were formerly transcribed on registers, which were called “protocols.” Toullier, Dr. Civ. liv. 3, tit. 3, c. 6, § 1, note 413. By the German law it signifies the minutes of any transaction. Enc. Am. “Protocol.” In the latter sense, the word has of late been received into international law. Id.

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A record or register. Among the Romans, protocollum was a writing at’ the head of the first page of the paper used by the notaries or tabellions. Nov. 44. .In France, the minutes of notarial acts were formerly transcribed on registers, which were called “protocols.” Toullier, Dr. Civ. liv. 3, tit. 3, c. 6, § 1, note 413. By the German law it signifies the minutes of any transaction. Enc. Am. “Protocol.” In the latter sense, the word has of late been received into international law. Id.

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This definition of Protocol is based on The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary. This entry needs to be proofread.

Concept of Protocol in relation to Safe Place

Definition of Protocol in this context: A formal plan that guides procedures.

Concept of Protocol

In the U.S., in the context of Foreign Affairs and National Defense, Protocol has the following meaning: Matters of etiquette and ceremony followed by heads of state, foreign ministers, ambassadors, and the diplomatic corps in interactions with other nations’ representatives. (Source of this definition of Protocol : University of Texas)

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