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Scope or margin, especially for freedom of action or thought
“This implies that the job has been designed to require a wide range of qualifications and to offer considerable leeway or latitude in deciding what to do and how to do it.”
Freedom of action or thought
“Bill subjects physicians to criminal proceedings but gives hospital associations complete latitude to interfere with the practice of physicians.”
The authorization or consent to act or move
“The President is given ample latitude and authority under the Constitution on matters dealing with domestic affairs.”
An imaginary line (or circumference) around a planet running parallel to the planet's equator
“We forget that Bethlehem is located in a desert, at a latitude of 31.68 degrees north, and an elevation of 2,250 feet.”
A location as measured by the angular distance north or south of the earth's equator
“Maupertuis, however, did make observations to determine the latitude of Tornea.”
Maximum distance of capability
The quality of being broad-minded
Able to be changed easily
(figurative) Freedom from interference or bother
Exemption from punishment
A chance or possibility for progress or profit
Abstention by governments from interfering in the workings of the free market
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