Phrase info

white paper

Speech parts

1. white paper - Noun

2. white paper - Phrase

Meaning

(management, marketing) A factual write-up of something, specifically devoid of the appearance of marketing.

(Britain, Ireland, European Union, government, politics) A parliamentary document announcing government policy.

(European Union) A document published by the European Commission that contains proposals for European Union action in a specific area.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see white,‎ paper.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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A 2008 white paper by the Department of Industrial Technology states that "Taiwan should seek to maintain stable relation with China while continuing to protect national security, and avoiding excessive 'Sinicization' of Taiwanese economy." Source: Internet

According to the white paper, the only date in the election process set by the Constitution is "the assumption of office by the President on January 20." Source: Internet

Anecdotes One day, Korzybski was giving a lecture to a group of students, and he interrupted the lesson suddenly in order to retrieve a packet of biscuits, wrapped in white paper, from his briefcase. Source: Internet

April 29, 2020 (London) – SDI Media, the world’s largest localization provider, has published a white paper examining the legal implications of recent regulations around dubbing rights of actors in various regions. Source: Internet

Any new rules should hold internet companies accountable for having certain procedures in place and platforms should meet specific performance targets when it comes to handling content that violates their policies, Facebook said in Monday’s white paper. Source: Internet

Baker waived off the man while a medical officer came and fixed a white paper target over his heart and move aside. Source: Internet

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