on paper

as described, when judged entirely on written record or statements

On paper, however, the vessels would be on the order of the United States, enabling Israel to receive American financing and circumventing West German export restrictions.  BNCI

Overnight the new Soviet government, with plans for social welfare that on paper went far beyond those of Scandinavia or Britain in 1945, had to take over.  BNCI

On paper, this is one of the most attractive features of converting a business into a company limited by shares or by guarantee.  BNCI

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