blank check in French

(literal) A signed check of the type used to draw money from a bank account, containing no information as to the amount to be paid with it, so that any amount can be filled in.

(figurative) A grant of complete authority to spend an unlimited amount of money, or to take other actions without restraint.

(figurative) A grant of complete authority to spend an unlimited amount of money, or to take other actions without restraint.