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A blank paper, with a person's signature, etc., at the bottom, given to another person, with permission to superscribe what conditions he pleases. Hence: Unconditional terms; unlimited authority.

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  1. A blank paper, with a person's signature, etc., at the bottom, given to another person, with permission to superscribe what conditions he pleases. Hence: Unconditional terms; unlimited authority.
  2. n. complete freedom or authority to act
  3. A blank paper, with a person's signature, etc., at the bottom, given to another person, with permission to superscribe what conditions he pleases. Hence: Unconditional terms; unlimited authority.
  4. A blank paper, with a person's signature, etc., at the bottom,given to another person, with permission to superscribe whatconditions he pleases. Hence: Unconditional terms; unlimitedauthority.