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carte blanche

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1: complete freedom or authority to act as one wishes

Example Sentence: The CEO gave his marketing team carte blanche to design a new advertising campaign.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 2: a blank or partially filled document to be filled in with necessary details

Example Sentence: The lawyer handed over a carte blanche for the client to sign, authorizing the transfer of ownership.

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense: referring to complete freedom or unrestricted authority

Example Sentence: The high-profile artist enjoyed carte blanche creative control over her latest exhibition.

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense: related to a local dish or food that is extremely popular and in high demand

Example Sentence: The restaurant's carte blanche sushi has become a favorite among locals and tourists alike.