blank check

• Uneingeschränkte Vollmacht oder Erlaubnis, nach eigenem Ermessen zu handeln, oft in finanziellen oder managementbezogenen Kontexten. Ursprünglich ein unterzeichneter Scheck mit leerem Betragsfeld.

An unrestricted authority or permission to act as one wishes, often in financial or decision-making contexts. Originally referred to a signed check with the amount left blank.

1. Unlimited authorityB2informal

   Complete freedom or permission to act as one wishes, often in financial or decision-making matters.

   Blankoscheck

   • The CEO was given a blank check to restructure the company.
   • The manager had a blank check to hire whoever he wanted.
   • The government gave the committee a blank check to investigate the issue.

2. Signed check with no amountB2formal

   A check that is signed but has no amount written in, allowing the recipient to fill in any sum.

   Blankoscheck

   • He handed her a blank check for the repairs.
   • Never give someone a blank check unless you trust them completely.
   • The contractor received a blank check to cover all expenses.