- (often capitals) an official government report in any of a number of countries, including Britain, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, which sets out the government's policy on a matter that is or will come before Parliament
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white paper
(hwīt′ pā′pər, wīt′ for 1; hwīt′pā′pər, wīt′ for 2–4),USA pronunciation
- Printingpaper bleached white.
- Governmentan official governmental report.
- an authoritative report issued by any organization:The TV network presented its white paper on news coverage of major crimes.
- British Terms, Governmentan official British government publication on a specific subject prepared by a committee and presented to the House of Commons, usually reporting results of a recent investigation or summarizing policy.
- 1560–70
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