order paper

noun

British
: a list of the subjects that will be discussed in Parliament on a particular day
The issue did not appear on the order paper as expected.
parliamentary order papers

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There’s a perception that the office staff can’t order paper clips or printer ink without some level of discussion. Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024

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