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Agent communication protocol: a structured, explicit
Agent communication protocol: a structured, explicit agreement about what information gets transmitted, in what format, with what metadata, and under what constraints, that defines the communicative act type, structured payload, context window, completion criteria, and acknowledgment mechanism between cognitive agents
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely establishes the semantic boundary of 'agent communication protocol' by identifying its genus (structured agreement) and differentia (specific elements like communicative act type, payload format, context window, etc.). It distinguishes this from vague understanding or hope-based coordination and provides the precise components that make up a protocol. The definition uses curriculum-specific terminology and avoids claiming about the world or giving advice.