Green Paper

noun British.

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

Origin of Green Paper

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

Example sentences from the Web for green paper

  • The green-paper shade, which did not roll up very well, at the west window was of her devising.

    The Stillwater Tragedy |Thomas Bailey Aldrich

  • His lodger, with burning cheeks, fled to her room, and drew down the green-paper shade.

    A Singular Life |Elizabeth Stuart Phelps

  • She turned the key in the lock and ran to the window, pulling its green-paper shade aside.

    Donald and Dorothy |Mary Mapes Dodge

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