Green Paper

noun

, British.

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

green paper

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Green Paper¹

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

Example Sentences

Visitors take turns trying to catch the green paper to win a Hello Kitty cupcake stand.

From The Daily Beast

Should the Green Paper become law, the worst mistakes and ugliest abuses will be kept firmly behind closed doors.

From The Daily Beast

What an insistent piece of green paper that marked bill was!

From Project Gutenberg

But, the first thing you know, you'll find yourself blowing on a tin whistle and wearing a fool's cap of green paper!

From Project Gutenberg

The clink of silver and the flutter of green paper was heard and seen in every corner of the broad floor.

From Project Gutenberg

And most of the untidiness was caused by telltale bits of red, yellow, and green paper.

From Project Gutenberg

The blistered plaster was dropping from the ceiling, while on the wall the grimy, green paper had regions of musky yellow.

From Project Gutenberg