white paper
/'wait'peip /
Definition
- Noun:
- An official government report: A detailed, authoritative document issued by a government or official body, typically outlining policy proposals, research findings, or statements on complex issues. It is intended to inform the public and lawmakers and often serves as a basis for future legislation or action. The term originates from the practice of binding such reports in white covers.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The government issued a white paper on the future of renewable energy.
- The committee's findings were published in a comprehensive white paper.
- Before drafting the new law, the ministry released a white paper for public consultation.
Advanced Usage
"to publish/issue/release a white paper": The standard verbs used to describe the official act of making a white paper public.
- The think tank plans to publish a white paper on economic inequality next month.
"consultation white paper": A white paper specifically released to gather feedback from experts and the public before finalizing a policy.
- The consultation white paper outlines several options for healthcare reform.
Variants and Related Words
- Green paper (n): A preliminary government report intended to stimulate discussion and invite public comment on a particular issue, often issued before a white paper.
- The green paper on education sparked a nationwide debate.
Synonyms
- Report: A general term for a detailed account or statement.
- Policy document: A document outlining a course of action or principles.
- Position paper: A report detailing an organization's stance on an issue.
Related Phrases
- White paper strategy: A plan or approach centered around the development and use of white papers.
- The company's marketing relies heavily on a white paper strategy to establish authority.
Related Idioms
Noun
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a government report; bound in white
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