position paper
[/pəˈzɪʃən ˈpeɪpər/]
nounpl: position papers
documento de posição / posicionamento
1. A formal written document that outlines an organization's or individual's stance on a particular issue or policy
The company released a position paper on environmental sustainability.
A empresa lançou um documento de posição sobre sustentabilidade ambiental.
2. An academic or professional essay presenting a specific viewpoint or argument on a debated topic
Students were asked to write a position paper on climate change for the debate competition.
Os alunos foram pedidos para escrever um documento de posição sobre mudanças climáticas para a competição de debate.
3. An official statement clarifying a government's or institution's official policy or opinion on a matter
The government issued a position paper regarding trade negotiations.
O governo emitiu um documento de posição sobre as negociações comerciais.
Position papers are widely used in American academia, corporate governance, and government policy discussions. In Brazil, they are increasingly common in diplomatic contexts and business communications, particularly in multinational corporations and academic institutions. The term reflects the importance of formal, documented statements in professional and political discourse.
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