About The Word Carte blanche

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Carte blanche

Carte blanche Meaning & Definition
Carte blanche Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Carte blanche?

[n] complete freedom or authority to act

Synonyms | Synonyms for Carte blanche:

Related Terms | Find terms related to Carte blanche: ample scope | authority | blank check | clearance | copyright | discretion | dispensation | elbowroom | favor | field | franchise | free course | free hand | free play | free scope | freedom | full authority | full power | full scope | full swing | grant | immunity | indulgence | latitude | leeway | liberty | license | long rope | maneuvering space | margin | no holds barred | open mandate | open space | patent | permission | play | power | power of attorney | prerogative | privilege | range | right | room | rope | sanction | say | say-so | scope | sea room | space | special favor | swing | tolerance | warrant | way | wide berth

See Also | authorisation | authority | authorization | dominance | say-so

Carte blanche In Webster's Dictionary

\Carte` blanche"\ [F., fr. OF. carte paper + -blanc, blanche, white. See 1st {Card}.] A blank paper, with a person's signature, etc., at the bottom, given to another person, with permission to superscribe what conditions he pleases. Hence: Unconditional terms; unlimited authority.

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