Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blank-check
Noun
/ˈblæŋk tʃɛk/
Definition
A blank-check is a document that allows the holder to fill in the amount they wish to withdraw or write.
Examples
- The company gave the CEO a blank-check to invest in new technologies.
- He felt like he had a blank-check to pursue his dreams.
- The government issued a blank-check policy to stimulate the economy.
Meaning
This term often symbolizes having the freedom to make decisions without limitations or a limit to what one can spend or use.
Synonyms
- Unlimited authority
- Open-ended guarantee
- Carte blanche
