white paper
noun
1
: a government report on any subject
especially
: a British publication that is usually less extensive than a blue book
2
: a detailed or authoritative report
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Unfortunately, Fareed says the publication of the white paper failed to sway opinion or grasp media attention.
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Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
What Changes Mean for Americans Joining Family in the U.K.
The white paper said that a new policy for family migration will be set out before the end of the year.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
The Free Press asked several auto industry watchers to weigh in on the union’s white paper.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 7 May 2025
In a February white paper, Apple argued a requirement to verify age on the actual app marketplace would make users hand over sensitive information when only a limited number of apps need such specific information for a small number of users.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 6 May 2025
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Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
What Changes Mean for Americans Joining Family in the U.K.
The white paper said that a new policy for family migration will be set out before the end of the year.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
The Free Press asked several auto industry watchers to weigh in on the union’s white paper.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 7 May 2025
In a February white paper, Apple argued a requirement to verify age on the actual app marketplace would make users hand over sensitive information when only a limited number of apps need such specific information for a small number of users.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 6 May 2025
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“White paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20paper. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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