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

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

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

  5. Leeway definition: extra time, space, materials, or the like, within which to operate; margin. See examples of LEEWAY used in a sentence.

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

  7. Define leeway. leeway synonyms, leeway pronunciation, leeway translation, English dictionary definition of leeway. n. 1. The drift of a ship or aircraft to leeward of the course being steered. 2. A margin of freedom or variation, as of activity, time, or expenditure;...

  8. Leeway is a nautical term, referring to a vessel's drift to the lee, (nautical for "downwind"). Now, it is very useful in describing those gray areas in life––for example, everyone has a ten-minute leeway when meeting friends where you're not officially late, even if you're not actually on time.

  9. LEEWAY definition: freedom to do what you want: . Learn more.

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

  11. Leeway is the freedom that someone has to take the action they want to or to change their plans. 2. If you have leeway to make up, you have to work hard because you do not have much time to reach a particular goal.