Pro"to*col (?), n. [F. protocole, LL. protocollum, fr. Gr. the first leaf glued to the rolls of papyrus and the notarial documents, on which the date was written; prw^tos the first (see Proto-) + glue.]
1.
The original copy of any writing, as of a deed, treaty, dispatch, or other instrument.
Burrill.
2.
The minutes, or rough draught, of an instrument or transaction.
3. Diplomacy (a)
A preliminary document upon the basis of which negotiations are carried on.
(b)
A convention not formally ratified.
(c)
An agreement of diplomatists indicating the results reached by them at a particular stage of a negotiation.
<-- 4. A strict code of etiquette for conduct of behavior among diplomatic or military personnel.
5. A detailed plan for conduct of a scientific or medical experiment or procedure. A term used especially in conduct
of medical research requiring approval of a regulatory agency.
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Pro"to*col, v. t.
To make a protocol of.
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Pro"to*col, v. i.
To make or write protocols, or first draughts; to issue protocols.
Carlyle.
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