"no questions asked" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{head|en|adjective|head=no questions asked}} no questions asked
  1. (often hyphenated) Characterized by a pledge to make no inquiries concerning the motives, circumstances, or identity of the person receiving an agreed benefit or performing a proposed action. Synonyms: no-strings-attached, unconditional
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Adverb

Head templates: {{head|en|adverb|head=no questions asked}} no questions asked
  1. (of an agreement, promise, etc.) Without inquiring into the motives, circumstances, or identity of the person receiving a benefit or performing a proposed action. Tags: usually Synonyms: no strings attached, unconditionally
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