A formal procedure used by a deliberative assembly in its decision-making, to keep order.

A procedure or set of procedures followed to ensure that state secrets, trade secrets, data, etc. are not compromised.

A facemask worn to catch droplets and aerosols, which contain bacteria and viruses. / A medical-grade mask worn during medical procedures.

A surgical technique that converts a forearm stump into a pincer.

A short word or phrase used in radiotelephony etc. to convey information in a condensed standard form.

plural of procedure word

(law) The legal process for adjudicating claims that someone has violated criminal law.

A subgenre of crime fiction which portrays the activities of a police force as they investigate crimes. Unlike in other types of crime fiction, the perpetrator may be known at the outset of the story.

plural of police procedural

plural of procedure division