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

The eight companies have already sent a position paper to German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius outlining their vision for the new jet, Airbus said.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

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 a position paper, the organization wrote that a mantra in its field is “time is brain,” meaning that brain tissue dies quickly when blood flow is stopped.

From New York Times • May 4, 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