green paper

green pa·per

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [green pey-per]
- /grin ˈpeɪ pər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [green pey-per]
- /grin ˈpeɪ pər/

Definitions of green paper words

noun green paper a report presenting the policy proposals of the government, to be discussed in Parliament. 1
countable noun green paper In Britain, a Green Paper is a document containing ideas about a particular subject that is published by the Government so that people can discuss them before any decisions are made. 0
noun green paper (in Britain) a command paper containing policy proposals to be discussed, esp by Parliament 0
noun green paper A tentative government report of a proposal without any commitment to action, being the first step in changing the law; a discussion document. 0
noun green paper (Canada) An official document sponsored by the Crown of propositions put before the nation for discussion. 0

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Origin of green paper

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; apparently so called from the color of the paper on which they are printed

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Parts of speech for Green paper

noun

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green paper popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

green paper usage trend in Literature

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