carte
noun/kɑrt/
Frequency rank: #11,027 most common English word
Meaning
Used in the phrase 'carte blanche', meaning complete freedom to act as one wishes.
Example sentence
The new restaurant offers diners full carte blanche to customize their meals however they wish.
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