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    leeway
    /ˈliːweɪ/

    noun

    • 1. the amount of freedom to move or act that is available: "they had several months' leeway to introduce reforms"
    • 2. the sideways drift of a ship to leeward of the desired course: "the leeway is only about 2°"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLEEWAY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Leeway means freedom to act within particular limits or an amount or period of time that has been lost or wasted. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › leewayLeeway Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of LEEWAY is an allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance. How to use leeway in a sentence.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLEEWAY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Leeway means freedom to act within certain limits or an amount or period of time that has been lost or wasted. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › leewayLEEWAY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Leeway means extra time, space, or freedom within which to operate or act. It can also refer to the sideways drift of a boat or plane. Learn more about its origin, usage, and synonyms.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › leewayLeeway - definition of leeway by The Free Dictionary

    Leeway means room, margin, or latitude for action, time, or expenditure. It also refers to the sideways drift of a ship or aircraft. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples from various sources.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLEEWAY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Leeway is the freedom that someone has to take the action they want to or to change their plans.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishleeway noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of leeway noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.