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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"
   • ▪ margin of safety: "there is little leeway if anything goes wrong"
   • 2. the sideways drift of a ship to leeward of the desired course: "the leeway is only about 2°"

   Scrabble Points: 12

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

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   LEEWAY definition: 1. freedom to act within particular limits: 2. an amount or period of time that has been lost or…. Learn more.

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

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

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

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   Leeway is the freedom that someone has to take the action they want to or to change their plans. Rarely do schoolteachers have leeway to teach classes the way they want. [ + to-infinitive ]

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

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   noun. extra time, space, materials, or the like, within which to operate; margin: With ten minutes' leeway we can catch the train. a degree of freedom of action or thought: His instructions gave us plenty of leeway. Synonyms: flexibility, cushion, latitude.

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

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   n. 1. extra time, space, materials, etc., within which to act; margin: to have ten minutes' leeway to act. 2. a degree of freedom of action or thought: The instructions give us plenty of leeway. 3. the drift of a ship leeward from its heading.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › leewayLEEWAY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of. leeway. – Learner’s Dictionary. leeway. noun [ U ] uk / ˈliːweɪ / us. Add to word list. freedom to do what you want: My current boss gives me much more leeway.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › leewayleeway | meaning of leeway in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   leeway meaning, definition, what is leeway: freedom to do things in the way you want...: Learn more.