procedure
nounADJ.
complex, complicated | simple, straightforward | correct, normal, proper, standard, usual
There are standard procedures for dismissing staff.| agreed, established | special | administrative, appeals, application, assessment, complaints, court, criminal, disciplinary, emergency, parliamentary, safety, scientific, selection, surgical
a minor surgical procedurePROCEDURE + NOUN
adopt, follow, use
Did you follow the emergency procedure when you heard the alarm?| establish
A straightforward complaints procedure must be established from the outset.PREP.
under a/the ~
under a procedure established by legislation| ~ for
the correct procedure for hiring staff