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Latitude
ˈlatɪtjuːd
Latitude definitions
noun
latitude
latitudes
- the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator, or of the equator of a celestial object, usually expressed in degrees and minutes
"at a latitude of 51° N"
parallel grid line- regions, especially with reference to their temperature and distance from the equator
"temperate latitudes"
- scope for freedom of action or thought
"journalists have considerable latitude in criticizing public figures"
freedom scope leeway elbow room breathing space space room flexibility liberty independence play slack free rein free play licence self-determination room to manoeuvre scope for initiative freedom of action freedom from restriction a free hand margin leisure unrestrictedness indulgence laxity- the range of exposures for which an emulsion or printing paper will give acceptable contrast
"a film with a latitude which is outstanding"