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leeway

Syllabification: (lee·way)
Pronunciation: /ˈlēˌwā/

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Definition of leeway

noun

  • 1the amount of freedom to move or act that is available:the government had several months' leeway to introduce reforms
  • margin of safety:there is little leeway if anything goes wrong
  • 2the sideways drift of a ship or an aircraft to leeward of the desired course:the leeway is only about 2°

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