Freedom to do as one wishes (5,7)

I believe the answer is:

carte blanche

(Other definitions for carte blanche that I've seen before include "Complete discretion" , "Complete freedom to act as one wishes" , "Unrestricted authority" , "Free hand" , "Complete freedom of action" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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