Green Paper

noun, British

a report presenting the policy proposals of the government, to be discussed in Parliament.

Origin

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

British Dictionary definitions for Green Paper

green paper

noun

(often capitals) (in Britain) a command paper containing policy proposals to be discussed, esp by Parliament

Contemporary definitions for Green Paper

noun

a government document of policy proposals for the nation to consider and discuss; also written Green Paper

Word Origin

may be followed by a white paper, with details of proposed legislation

Usage Note

British politics

noun