pa·per·work 
/ˈpeɪpɚˌwɚk/ noun
/ˈpeɪpɚˌwɚk/ noun [noncount] 1 : routine work that involves writing letters, reports, etc.
▪ He spent most of the morning doing (his) paperwork. ▪ administrative paperwork 2 : the official documents that are needed for something to happen or be done
▪ She failed to file the paperwork on time. ▪ The lawyer had us fill in the paperwork for the mortgage.
▪ He spent most of the morning doing (his) paperwork. ▪ administrative paperwork
▪ She failed to file the paperwork on time. ▪ The lawyer had us fill in the paperwork for the mortgage.
