cartes blanches

noun

Meaning

Unlimited discretionary power to act; unrestricted authority.
A blank paper that is signed by some authority and given to a person to fill as they please.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

carte(English)cartouches(English)blancs(English)cartouche(English)free french(English)cartographic(English)blanchet(English)blanchette(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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