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Leeway
ˈliːweɪ
Leeway definitions
noun
leeway
- the amount of freedom to move or act that is available
"they had several months' leeway to introduce reforms"
freedom scope room to manoeuvre latitude elbow room slack space room liberty room to spare room to operate scope for initiative freedom of action freedom from restriction a free hand flexibility independence licence self-determination free rein free play unrestrictedness indulgence margin play give laxity leisure- margin of safety
"there is little leeway if anything goes wrong"
- the sideways drift of a ship to leeward of the desired course
"the leeway is only about 2°"