paperwork

Universal Words noun [U] 1 the written work that is part of a job, such as filling in forms or writing letters and reports: We're trying to cut down on the amount of paperwork involved. * I spent the afternoon doing routine paperwork. * a mound / mountain of paperwork 2 all the documents that you need for sth, such as a court case or buying a house: How quickly can you prepare the paperwork? * legal / court paperwork