position paper

American  

noun

1. a formal, usually detailed written statement, especially regarding a single issue, that articulates a position, viewpoint, or policy, as of a government, organization, or political candidate.

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Etymology

Origin of position paper

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

In their recently published position paper, they set out the steps that they believe have to be tackled as a priority in the short term.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2024

According to the position paper which is published in the Journal of Hypertension, there is enough scientific evidence for some less conventional approaches.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2023

In the position paper published on Wednesday, NZAOA, whose members control $11 trillion in assets, said it expected members to no longer finance new oil and gas infrastructure linked to exploration and production projects directly.

From Reuters • Mar. 31, 2023

Mr. Wang, the senior diplomat, said Beijing would soon issue a position paper detailing a plan for peace.

From New York Times • Feb. 20, 2023

In 2020, the society published a position paper on the animal rights philosophy calling it “incompatible with science-based conservation and management of wildlife.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2022