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paper trail
noun
: documents (such as financial records or memos) that make it possible for someone at a later time to know what was done, discussed, etc.
Full Definition of PAPER TRAIL
: documents (as financial records) from which a person's actions may be traced or opinions learned
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First Known Use of PAPER TRAIL
1955
Rhymes with PAPER TRAIL
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