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irregular protocol

[ɪˈreɡjələr ˈproʊtəkɔːl]
nounpl: irregular protocols
protocolo irregular
1. A procedure or set of rules that deviates from the established standard or normal guidelines
The company's handling of the complaint followed an irregular protocol, bypassing standard procedures.
O tratamento da reclamação pela empresa seguiu um protocolo irregular, contornando os procedimentos padrão.
2. In diplomatic or official contexts, a deviation from customary formal procedures
The ambassador's visit was conducted under an irregular protocol due to political circumstances.
A visita do embaixador foi conduzida sob um protocolo irregular devido às circunstâncias políticas.
3. In computing or networking, a non-standard communication procedure or method
The system detected an irregular protocol attempting to access the database.
O sistema detectou um protocolo irregular tentando acessar o banco de dados.
Synonyms
non-standard procedureunconventional protocoldeviant procedureanomalous protocol
Antonyms
standard protocolregular procedureconventional protocolformal protocol

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
protocolo irregular
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
protocolo fora dos padrões
Alternative phrasing used in business contexts
Portugal
protocolo irregular
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

break protocol
bypass the normal procedure
deviate from standard practice
go off the books
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