blank check

• Autorización o poder sin límites para actuar a discreción, frecuentemente en contextos financieros o de gestión. Originalmente se refería a un cheque firmado con la cantidad en blanco.

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.

   Carta blanca

   • 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.

   cheque en blanco

   • 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.