order-paper

The clerk places the order-paper on the meeting table.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A written or printed agenda of business: "order-paper" refers to a document, either handwritten or printed, that lists the items of business to be discussed or acted upon during a meeting, especially in a legislative or formal assembly.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The secretary prepared the order-paper before the committee meeting. (A list of topics to be addressed.)
  • Members of parliament consulted the order-paper to see which bills would be debated. (The agenda for the day's session.)

Advanced Usage

• "to place on the order-paper": to formally submit a matter for discussion or decision.
  • The opposition party placed a motion on the order-paper concerning healthcare reform. (They added it to the official agenda.)

Variants and Related Words

• Order paper (also written as two words): the same meaning as "order-paper."
• Order (n): a state of arrangement or a command.
• Paper (n): a material for writing on, or a document.

Synonyms

• Agenda: a list of items to be discussed at a meeting.
• Schedule: a plan of things to be done and the time when they should be done.
• Docket: a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in a court or meeting.

Related Idioms

• On the order paper: formally listed for discussion or action.
  • The budget proposal is on the order paper for next week's session. (It is scheduled for debate.)