单词	leeway
释义	leeway noun lee·​way ˈlē-ˌwā  1 : an allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance The new rules allow managers greater leeway in making decisions. 2 a : off-course lateral movement of a ship when underway The sailboat's centerboard helps to reduce leeway. b : the angle between the heading and the track of an airplane Synonyms latitude slack space wiggle room See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences They give their students leeway to try new things. you will be given some leeway in choosing how to carry out the project Recent Examples on the Web But in the case of the Mystic parcel, land-use experts say DPA regulations probably wouldn’t offer enough leeway to remove it from its respective port area anyway. Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Aug. 2022 But leeway or room for deviation was hardly ever part of the conversation. Gianluca Russo, Allure, 17 Aug. 2022 Even in these instances, however, this leeway is more for the benefit of the American people than the targets themselves. Matt Ford, The New Republic, 9 Aug. 2022 Start with the leeway agencies have under ambiguous statutes. Svetlana Gans, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 But such businesses are likely to receive more scrutiny and less leeway from investors and regulators alike. Raksha Vasudevan, Wired, 20 July 2022 While the Yankees’ 13-game lead in the American League East provides a lot of regular season leeway, Severino is hugely important to their grander aspirations. Matthew Roberson, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2022 But critics say giving thousands of parent committees across Mexico such leeway could lead to corruption, with many working parents unable to participate. New York Times, 18 July 2022 More bids means more leeway for slipups and less pressure to finish near the top of the conference. Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1669, in the meaning defined at sense 2a Phrases Containing leeway make up (the) leeway make up (the) leeway leeway noun as in slack an allowable margin of freedom or variation you will be given some leeway in choosing how to carry out the project Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance slack latitude space wiggle room rein license swing licence
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