green paper
"Green papers" are preliminary documents used by governments to propose ideas and invite public feedback before formalizing policies.
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Definition
C1Government Policy
(formal)A preliminary document issued by the government to propose ideas and invite public feedback before formalizing policies.
Example
- The government released a green paper to gather public opinion on the proposed education reforms.
C1European Union
(technical, regional)A document published by the European Commission to stimulate debate and consultation on specific topics or policies.
Example
- The European Commission's green paper on climate change aims to gather input from member states.
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