What is the meaning of the foreign expression in bold?

The Army Art Program began during World War I as a way to record history and boost morale. As part of the artist-in-residence program, eight soldier-artists were given carte blanche to use any style or medium they desired to create art depicting the lives of American soldiers.

A. an exemption

B. full power to make decisions

C. an order or command

D. a reason or purpose

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What is the meaning of the foreign expression in bold?

The Army Art Program began during World War I as a way to record history and boost morale. As part of the artist-in-residence program, eight soldier-artists were given carte blanche to use any style or medium they desired to create art depicting the lives of American soldiers.

A. an exemption

B. full power to make decisions

C. an order or command

D. a reason or purpose

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What is the bolded word(s)?