working papers
Americanplural noun
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legal papers often required for employment, as by an immigrant worker or temporary employee.
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legal papers enabling a minor in the United States to work under certain conditions.
plural noun
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papers or notes showing the intermediate stages of a proposal, solution, etc, arrived at or being worked on
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legal documents that certain people in some countries must possess to be allowed to work
Etymology
Origin of working papers
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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But this year’s gathering had a decidedly AI focus, with panels and working papers on the potential for generative artificial intelligence to transform sports.
From Seattle Times
The seven members of the band Bi-2 were arrested last week after playing a concert on the southern resort island of Phuket, reportedly for not having proper working papers.
From Seattle Times
The seven band members were arrested last Thursday after playing a concert on the southern resort island of Phuket, reportedly for not having proper working papers.
From Seattle Times
The band members were arrested on Thursday on the southern resort island of Phuket after playing a concert, allegedly for not having the proper working papers.
From Seattle Times
Hester earlier Monday said a new version of the bill would instead expand an exemption for “unpublished memoranda, working papers, and correspondence” of the governor’s office to also include her Cabinet secretaries.
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