Flag protocol

Flag protocol is the set of rules and conventions governing how flags are displayed, handled, and treated. It varies by country, institution, and occasion.

Flag etiquette: Conventions for respectful display and handling of flags. Everyday etiquette translates formal protocol into practical conduct.
Flag: A piece of fabric or similar material bearing distinctive colors, symbols, or patterns and used as an emblem or signal. Protocol governs the treatment of this emblematic object.
Flag law: Legislation and legal rules concerning flags and their display or treatment. Protocol may be advisory, while flag law can impose enforceable requirements.
United Nations flag protocol: Rules and practices governing the display of United Nations and member-state flags at UN venues and events. UN events require consistent arrangements for many national flags.
Half-mast: The display of a flag below the top of its pole as a sign of mourning or distress. Lowering a flag is a widely recognized protocol for mourning.
Flagpole: A pole or staff from which a flag is displayed. Pole position and height determine many display conventions.
United States Flag Code: A federal statute describing customs and rules for displaying and treating the United States flag. It illustrates a national code whose provisions are generally advisory.
Olympic flag protocol: Ceremonial conventions for displaying the Olympic flag and national flags at Olympic events. The Games coordinate flag displays across countries and ceremonies.
Flag raising: The ceremonial hoisting of a flag, often accompanied by formal observances. Raising procedures govern how flags enter ceremonial display.
Flag precedence: Rules that establish the relative order or prominence of flags displayed together. Precedence resolves which flag occupies the place of honor.

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