noun The minutes, or official record, of a negotiation or transaction; especially a document drawn up officially which forms the legal basis for subsequent agreements based on it. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
noun An official record of a diplomatic meeting or negotiation; later specifically, a draft document setting out agreements to be signed into force by a subsequent formal treaty.
noun An amendment to an official treaty.
noun The first leaf of a roll of papyrus, or the official mark typically found on such a page.
noun The official formulas which appeared at the beginning or end of certain official documents such as charters, papal bulls etc.
noun The original notes of observations made during an experiment.
noun The precise method for carrying out or reproducing a given experiment.
noun The official rules and guidelines for heads of state and other dignitaries, governing accepted behaviour in relations with other diplomatic representatives or over affairs of state.