Power And Control Words

noun a French term meaning 'blank document' or 'white paper', used to refer to complete freedom or authority to act as one wishes

• The artist was given carte blanche to create whatever they desired for the exhibition.
• My boss gave me carte blanche to decorate the office however I wanted.
• I have carte blanche to pick any movie for movie night with my friends.
• With her new promotion, she felt like she had carte blanche to make changes in the department.

adjective Despotic is an adjective that describes a ruler or government exercising absolute power in a cruel or oppressive way.

• The despotic ruler imposed strict laws on his people.
• The despotic boss micromanages every aspect of the office.
• The despotic teacher always gives us tons of homework.
• The despotic storm wreaked havoc on the small town.