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Approval Escalation Protocol

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An escalation protocol that pauses agent execution and requests explicit human authorization before the action proceeds.

Responsibility. Blocks a boundary-crossing action until a human authorizes it.

Also known as: Approval workflow escalation

Variant of Escalation Protocol abstract

When to choose. Choose when the decision carries significant consequences but does not require immediate action.

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alternative to variability

Sources

  1. Ch10.5: T. Nguyen, "Human-over-the-Loop," in Mastering Agentic AI Systems: Guide for the NVIDIA NCP-AAI Exam, 1st ed. 2026, ch. 10.5. ISBN: 9798244538229.