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green papers

green papers is the plural of green paper.

Meaning of green paper

Noun

green paper (plural green papers)

  1. A tentative government report of a proposal without any commitment to action, being the first step in changing the law; a discussion document.
    • In the green paper, the European Commission calls for the inception of free competition in virtually all of Europe′s satellite communications markets.1990, EC exec discusses benefits of satellite push in Europe, Network World: Dec 31, 1990 - Jan 17, 1991, page 30
  2. (Canada) An official document sponsored by the Crown of propositions put before the nation for discussion.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see green, paper.

Questions about green papers

What is green papers the plural of?
Green papers is the plural of green paper.

Words near green papers in the dictionary

  1. green out
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  3. green oyster
  4. green oysters
  5. green paper
  6. green papers
  7. Green Park
  8. green parties
  9. green party
  10. green pass
  11. green passes

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