carte blanche

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UK:^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌkɑː^rtˈblɑːnʃ/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈkɑrt ˈblɑntʃ, ˈblãʃ/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(kärt′ blanch′, blänch′; Fr. kart blänsh′)

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Inflections of 'carte blanche' (n): npl: cartes blanches

carte blanche
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Synonyms:

full authority, unconditional authority, full power, unconditional power, full right, complete right, free hand, license , licence (UK), power of attorney, open sanction, open mandate, prerogative, free rein, blank check, freedom , permission , power , right , authority , blank cheque (UK), leeway, latitude, liberty

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