noun

1. The minutes, or official record, of a negotiation or transaction; especially a document drawn up officially which forms the legal basis for subsequent agreements based on it.

2. An official record of a diplomatic meeting or negotiation; later specifically, a draft document setting out agreements to be signed into force by a subsequent formal treaty.

3. An amendment to an official treaty.

Synonyms: policy, procedure

verb

1. To make a protocol of.

2. To make or write protocols, or first drafts; to issue protocols.