flagprotocol
nounUK /ˈflæɡˌprəʊtəkɒl/
US /ˈflæɡˌproʊtəkɔːl/
A flagprotocol is a set of rules for how to use and show a flag.
The school follows a flagprotocol when raising the flag each morning.
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2. The official way to fold, store, or display a flag.
The scouts learned the flagprotocol for folding the flag.
3. A plan for signaling with flags, such as in sailing or racing.
The race uses a flagprotocol to tell drivers when to stop.
4. A set of customs for showing respect to a flag.
Saluting is part of the flagprotocol at the parade.