1. An overabundance of formal procedures, rules, or ceremonial requirements that go beyond what is necessary or practical
The company's excessive protocol made simple decisions take weeks to complete.
O protocolo excessivo da empresa tornou decisões simples levassem semanas para serem concluídas.
2. Unnecessary bureaucratic formalities that impede efficiency or progress
Hospital staff complained about the excessive protocol slowing down emergency care.
A equipe hospitalar reclamou que o protocolo excessivo estava atrasando o atendimento de emergência.