blank check

blank check
a) A check of the type used to draw money from a bank account containing no information as to the amount to be paid with it.

Nixon and Kissinger had established a blank check policy, giving the Shah a free hand to buy as many American weapons systems as he wanted, even the most technologically advanced, so long as they were not nuclear.

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

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  • blank check — n. 1. a check form that has not been filled in 2. a check carrying a signature only and allowing the bearer to fill in any amount 3. permission to use an unlimited amount of money, authority, etc …   English World dictionary

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  • blank\ check — noun 1. A bank check written to a person who can then write in how much money he wants. John s father sent him a blank check to pay his school bills. 2. informal Permission to another person to do anything he decides to do. The teacher gave the… …   Словарь американских идиом

  • blank check — 1. a bank check bearing a signature but no stated amount. 2. unrestricted authority; a free hand: He was given a blank check in the choice of personnel for the new department. [1885 90] * * * …   Universalium

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