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full authority

NOUN

carte blanche

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blank check free rein latitude power of attorney

WEAK

authority franchise free hand freedom full power grant leeway license no holds barred permission prerogative sanction say say-so unconditional authority unconditional right unrestricted authority warrant

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It also has full authority to review and reverse any investigation the Horseracing Authority makes into violations of the act, and can determine whom the Authority should investigate.

From Slate • Jun. 12, 2026

Oklahoma stands on equal footing with every other state, with full authority to govern within its borders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

"The Agreement gives Belize full authority to approve or reject transfers, limits eligibility to specific nationalities, and ensures comprehensive background checks, among other measures," it said.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

It wasn’t until 1891 that the laws of the game called for a single, neutral referee who was given full authority over play.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025

When Sverrisson had brought this up, as delicately as he could, Bobby had replied: “A will is not necessary. Don’t worry about that. Miyoko has full authority to do anything for me, if necessary.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

full authority

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