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paper trail Definition

☆ paper trail

noun

a series of records, consisting variously of correspondence, diaries, financial records, etc., that may serve as evidence as of a person's actions

paper trail Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • uncover: Marshall had uncovered a paper trail that was leading him closer and closer to Johnson himself.
  • remove: It will reduce administration time, remove paper trails and increase efficiency.
  • reduce: The existence of a team of prosecuting lawyers based permanently at each unit has reduced the paper trail between The CPS and the Police.