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Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Carte Blanche is a South African investigative journalism television series that airs on M-Net during prime time viewing on Sunday nights, currently at 19:00. It was launched in 1988 and has since earned credibility amongst South African viewers for its ...

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1707, blank paper, French, literally "white paper" (see card (n.) + blank (adj.)); figurative sense of "full discretionary power" is from 1766.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. complete freedom or authority to act

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. Unlimited discretionary power to act; unrestricted authority.

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Carte blanche \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: ...