green paper
n (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (often capitals) (in Britain) a command paper containing policy proposals to be discussed, esp by Parliament
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Green′ Pa`per
n. Brit. and Canadian. a report presenting the policy proposals of the government, to be discussed in Parliament.
[1945–50]
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Noun | 1. | green paper - a preliminary report of government proposals that is published in order to stimulate discussionreport, written report, study - a written document describing the findings of some individual or group; "this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale" |
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