command paper
command paper · command papers
A document issued by the government and presented to ParliamentA document issued by the government and presented to Parliament.
Meaning
1 senses(UK)A document issued by the government and presented to Parliament.
Origin
So called because they are presented to Parliament formally "by Her Majesty's Command".So called because they are presented to Parliament formally "by Her Majesty's Command".
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Forms
plural: command papers| Singular | command paper |
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