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(), 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. Pro"tocol v. t.To make a protocol of. Pro"tocol v. i.To make or write protocols, or first draughts; to issue protocols. Carlyle. スポンサード リンク
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