Rules of behaviour for formal occasions (8)

I believe the answer is:

protocol

(Other definitions for protocol that I've seen before include "rules of behaviour" , "Diplomatic etiquette or procedure" , "Procedural rules" , "Official code of procedure" , "Correct procedure" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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