CARTE BLANCHE


Meaning of CARTE BLANCHE in English

ˈkärtˈbläⁿsh, ˈkȧt-, -änch noun

( plural cartes blanches -t…sh(ə̇z), -ch(ə̇z))

Etymology: French

1. : a blank document signed in advance by one party to an agreement and given to the other with permission to fill in what conditions he pleases

2. : full discretionary power : unlimited delegated authority

the architect was given carte blanche to build, landscape, and furnish the house

3. : a hand of cards (as in piquet) containing no king, queen, or jack but having special value

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