Question

16.
Choose the correct meaning of the foreign word in the following sentence.
The Chairman was very hesitant in giving CARTE BLANCHE to the Manager in regard to
appointment of staff.
(a) terms and conditions laid down to continue something.
(b) full freedom and power to do something.
(c) certain restrictions placed to attempt something.
(d) complete support extended to perform something.​

Answer 1

Answer:

(b) full freedom and power to do something.

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Answer 2

(b) Full freedom and power to do something

Step-by-step explanation:

1. The word was originated in the late 17th century French, when card games were all the rage

2.  Literally  means ‘blank paper’ (i.e. a blank sheet on which one can write whatever one wishes, specifically one's own terms for an agreement).

3. It is a game, in which a carte blanche was a hand having no face cards.  

Physical pieces of paper (“carte”)  

Blank or white (“blanche”).

4. Nowadays, if someone has been provided with carte blanche, it does not mean that she is holding a blank contract or playing cards instead she is free to do or say whatever she wishes.

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