The definition of carte blanche means having the full authority and freedom to act as you want or do what you want without limits or restrictions.
(noun)1. An example of carte blanche is when you are given the chance to give anonymous and honest feedback about your boss. 2. An example of carte blanche is when your mom gives you her credit card and tells you to buy anything and everything you like.
See carte blanche in Webster's New World College Dictionary
Origin: Fr, lit., white card, i.e., paper bearing only a person's signature, allowing the bearer to fill in conditions
See carte blanche in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun pl. cartes blanches cartes blanches (kärt bläɴshˈ, kärts blänchˈ, blănchˈ)
Origin:
Origin: French
Origin: : carte, ticket
Origin: + blanche, blank
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