paperwork
noun
pa·per·work
ˈpā-pər-ˌwərk 
: routine clerical or recordkeeping work often incidental to a more important task
Examples of paperwork in a Sentence
She failed to file the paperwork on time.
The lawyer had us fill in the paperwork for the mortgage.
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Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
How To Move Out Of The U.S.: Logistics Moving abroad involves paperwork, and securing the right residence visa is essential.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
If the new religious corporation is dissolved, the paperwork states its assets would go to St. Delight Pentecostal Church, founded by the mother of JP Miller's mentor, Chares Randall.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Wednesday’s announcement comes a week after Fullerton City Council candidate Scott Markowitz agreed to a plea deal after being charged with falsifying nomination paperwork.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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paperwork
noun
pa·per·work
-ˌwərk
: routine office or record-keeping work
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