Meaning of CARTE BLANCHE
| Pronunciation: | | 'kârt 'blanch
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| | Definition: | | [n] complete freedom or authority to act |
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| | See Also: | | authorisation, authority, authorization, dominance, say-so | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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| | Related Terms: | | 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 |
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