Het protocol
Example: We moeten het protocol volgen om de veiligheid te waarborgen.
Definition
"Het protocol" refers to a set of official rules or procedures that must be followed to ensure proper conduct or safety in a particular situation or organization. It is often used in contexts where order and compliance are crucial, such as security or formal events.
Etymology
The term "het protocol" comes from the Greek word 'protokollon,' which originally meant the first sheet of a papyrus roll containing a note or a record. Over time, it evolved to mean an official record or set of rules. Did you know that the word 'protocol' was adopted into many European languages via Latin and French, highlighting its importance in administrative and diplomatic contexts?
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"Het protocol" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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