"command paper" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: command papers [plural]
Etymology: So called because they are presented to Parliament formally "by Her Majesty's Command". Head templates: {{en-noun}} command paper (plural command papers)
  1. (UK) A document issued by the government and presented to Parliament. Wikipedia link: command paper Tags: UK Categories (topical): UK politics
    Sense id: en-command_paper-en-noun-wjptE4Pl Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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