papers

Definitions of papers

1. noun

   writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
   synonyms: document, written document

   types:

   ballot

   a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting

   brevet

   a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay)

   capitulation

   a document containing the terms of surrender

   certificate, certification, credential, credentials

   a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

   charter

   a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation

   commercial document, commercial instrument

   a document of or relating to commerce

   confession

   a written document acknowledging an offense and signed by the guilty party

   copyright, right of first publication

   a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work

   enclosure, inclosure

   something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter

   form

   a printed document with spaces in which to write

   instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document

   (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right

   papyrus

   a document written on papyrus

   patent, patent of invention

   a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention

   platform, political platform, political program, program

   a document stating the aims and principles of a political party

   resignation

   a formal document giving notice of your intention to resign

   declaration, resolution, resolve

   a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

   source

   a document (or organization) from which information is obtained

   specification

   (patent law) a document drawn up by the applicant for a patent of invention that provides an explicit and detailed description of the nature and use of an invention

   voucher

   a document that serves as evidence of some expenditure

   report, study, written report

   a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

   articles of incorporation

   a legal document that creates a corporation; it is filed with a state by the founders of a corporation and is governed by the laws of the state

   application form

   a form to use when making an application

   claim form

   a form to use when filing a claim

   order form

   a form to use when placing an order

   questionnaire

   a form containing a set of questions; submitted to people to gain statistical information

   requisition, requisition form

   an official form on which a request is made

   tax form

   a form to use when paying your taxes

   telegraph form

   a form to use when sending a telegram

   absentee ballot

   (election) a ballot that is cast while absent (usually mailed in prior to election day)

   certificate of incorporation

   state approval of the articles of incorporation of a corporation

   bank charter

   a charter authorizing the operation of a bank

   royal charter

   a charter granted by the sovereign (especially in Great Britain)

   birth certificate

   a copy of the official document giving details of a person's birth

   diploma, sheepskin

   a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study

   commission, military commission

   an official document issued by a government and conferring on the recipient the rank of an officer in the armed forces

   bill of health

   a certificate saying that a departing ship's company is healthy (to be presented at the next port of arrival)

   registration

   a document certifying an act of registering

   teacher's certificate, teaching certificate

   a certificate saying that the holder is qualified to teach in the public schools

   derivative, derivative instrument

   a financial instrument whose value is based on another security

   negotiable instrument

   an unconditional order or promise to pay an amount of money

   passport

   a document issued by a country to a citizen allowing that person to travel abroad and re-enter the home country

   ship's papers

   official papers which a ship is legally required to have; related to ownership, cargo, etc.

   manifest

   a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane

   abdication, stepping down

   the act of abdicating

   joint resolution

   a resolution passed by both houses of Congress which becomes legally binding when signed by the Chief Executive (or passed over the Chief Executive's veto)

   financial statement, statement

   a document showing credits and debits

   coupon, voucher

   a negotiable certificate that can be detached and redeemed as needed

   ticket

   a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

   debenture

   a certificate or voucher acknowledging a debt

   appraisal, estimate, estimation

   a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

   order, purchase order

   a commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantities

   power of attorney

   a legal instrument authorizing someone to act as the grantor's agent

   letters of administration

   legal document naming someone to administer an estate when no executor has been named

   letters testamentary

   a legal document from a probate court or court officer informing you of your appointment as executor of a will and empowering you to discharge those responsibilities

   work papers, work permit, working papers

   a legal document giving information required for employment of certain people in certain countries

   act, enactment

   a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body

   law

   legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity

   bill, measure

   a statute in draft before it becomes law

   brief, legal brief

   a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case

   testament, will

   a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die

   probate, probate will

   a judicial certificate saying that a will is genuine and conferring on the executors the power to administer the estate

   living will

   a document written by someone still legally capable requesting that he should be allowed to die if subsequently severely disabled or suffering terminal illness

   deed, deed of conveyance, title

   a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

   assignment

   the instrument by which a claim or right or interest or property is transferred from one person to another

   deed of trust, trust deed

   a written instrument legally conveying property to a trustee often used to secure an obligation such as a mortgage or promissory note

   conveyance

   document effecting a property transfer

   income tax return, return, tax return

   document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

   licence, license, permit

   a legal document giving official permission to do something

   letters patent, patent

   an official document granting a right or privilege

   judgement, judgment, legal opinion, opinion

   the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision

   acquittance, release

   a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation

   judicial writ, writ

   (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

   authorisation, authorization, mandate

   a document giving an official instruction or command

   source materials

   publications from which information is obtained

   fountainhead, well, wellspring

   an abundant source

   affidavit

   written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath

   written agreement

   a legal document summarizing the agreement between parties

   assay

   a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance

   case study

   a careful study of some social unit (as a corporation or division within a corporation) that attempts to determine what factors led to its success or failure

   white book, white paper

   a government report; bound in white

   blue book

   a report published by the British government; bound in blue

   green paper

   a preliminary report of government proposals that is published in order to stimulate discussion

   progress report

   a report of work accomplished during a specified time period

   position paper

   a report that explains or justifies or recommends some particular policy

   medical report

   a report of the results of a medical examination of a patient

   bill of indictment, indictment

   a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense

   impeachment

   a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office

   arraignment

   a legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment

   certificate, security

   a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends

   primary source

   a firsthand account or contemporary document or artifact that provides information about an event or time period

   secondary source

   a source that describes or analyzes information from primary sources

   type of:

   piece of writing, writing, written material

   the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)