itifaki

How to say it

Meaning

a formal agreement between parties, or the official protocol observed on ceremonial occasions.

Good to know

common in modern diplomatic usage to mean protocol.

Examples

• Nchi mbili zilitia saini itifaki mpya ya biashara.The two countries signed a new trade agreement.
• Afisa wa itifaki aliongoza wageni ukumbini.The protocol officer led the guests into the hall.
• Je, itifaki ya mkutano huo ilifuatwa vizuri?Was the protocol of that meeting followed properly?
• Hawakufuata itifaki wakati wa sherehe.They did not follow protocol during the ceremony.