Definitions for walking papers
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
walk′ing pa`pers*(n.pl.)
a notification of dismissal.
Category: Informal
* Informal..
Origin of walking papers:
1815–25, Amer.
Princeton's WordNet
walking papers, marching orders(noun)
(informal) a notice of dismissal or discharge
Wiktionary
walking papers(Noun)
Being fired .
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