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carte· blanche (kärt′ bläns̸h′; Fr kȧrt bläns̸h′)

  1. full authority
  2. freedom to do as one wishes

Etymology: Fr, lit., white card, i.e., paper bearing only a person's signature, allowing the bearer to fill in conditions

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carte blanche Synonyms

carte blanche

n.

full authority, unconditional authority, full power, unconditional power, full right, complete right, free hand, license, power of attorney, open sanction, open mandate, prerogative, free rein, blank check*; see also freedom 2, permission, power 2.


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carte blanche Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • give: Given carte blanche, which piece of work or project would you most like to direct?

Noun used with modifier

  • business: Each state's Business Corporation Act gives business corporations carte blanche to engage in any lawful business activity.
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