position paper

position paper

n. A detailed policy report that usually explains, justifies, or recommends a particular course of action.

posi′tion pa`per

n. a formal, usu. detailed report, esp. on a single issue, articulating a position, viewpoint, or proposed policy.

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Noun	1.	position paper - a report that explains or justifies or recommends some particular policyreport, written report, study - a written document describing the findings of some individual or group; "this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale"
	2.	position paper - a memorandum summarizing the items of an agreement (used especially in diplomatic communications)aide-memoirememo, memoranda, memorandum - a written proposal or reminder