blank cheque

• Chèque signé sans montant indiqué, permettant au bénéficiaire d'inscrire la somme de son choix. Au sens figuré, désigne une liberté totale ou des pouvoirs illimités pour agir ou dépenser à sa discrétion.

A cheque that is signed but with the amount left blank, allowing the recipient to write in any amount. Figuratively, it means complete freedom or authority to act or spend as one wishes.

1. Unlimited authorityC1formal

   Complete freedom or permission to act as one wishes, often without restrictions or oversight.

   Blanc-seing

   • The CEO was given a blank cheque to restructure the company.
   • The government granted the committee a blank cheque to investigate the matter.
   • He had a blank cheque to spend whatever was necessary on the project.

2. Signed cheque with no amountB2formal

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

   chèque en blanc

   • She handed him a blank cheque for the repairs.
   • The investor gave the startup a blank cheque to cover initial costs.
   • Never sign a blank cheque without knowing the final amount.