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working papers

plural noun

  1. legal papers often required for employment, as by an immigrant worker or temporary employee.
  2. legal papers enabling a minor in the United States to work under certain conditions.


working papers

plural noun

  1. papers or notes showing the intermediate stages of a proposal, solution, etc, arrived at or being worked on
  2. legal documents that certain people in some countries must possess to be allowed to work
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of working papers1

First recorded in 1925–30
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Example Sentences

One of the Democratic members of the commission was forced to file a lawsuit in federal court to get Kobach and company to share working papers with the other commission members.

From Salon

But this year’s gathering had a decidedly AI focus, with panels and working papers on the potential for generative artificial intelligence to transform sports.

The seven members of the band Bi-2 were arrested last week after playing a concert on the southern resort island of Phuket, reportedly for not having proper working papers.

The seven band members were arrested last Thursday after playing a concert on the southern resort island of Phuket, reportedly for not having proper working papers.

The band members were arrested on Thursday on the southern resort island of Phuket after playing a concert, allegedly for not having the proper working papers.

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