Synonyms of latitude

latitude

noun

ˈla-tə-ˌtüd 

1

as in slack

an allowable margin of freedom or variation

the regulations regarding the pasteurization of dairy products don't allow for much latitude

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slack
• leeway
• space
• licence
• wiggle room
• license
• rein
• swing

2

as in freedom

the right to act or move freely

the new laws gave the police more latitude in dealing with suspected criminals

Synonyms & Similar Words

• freedom
• authorization
• authority
• control
• license
• power
• free hand
• licence
• mandate
• run
• dominion
• mastery
• space
• command
• sway
• range
• room
• grip
• clutch
• carte blanche
• hold
• blank check

Examples of latitude in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This popular outreach to the Muslim world gave Qatar the latitude to maintain a quiet strategic and military alliance with the U.S. — which insured the small state against threats by more powerful neighbors — without becoming a pariah or losing public support in its own region. —Allen Fromherz / Made By History, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024

By studying the temperature record of conodonts from around the world, the researchers were able to show a remarkable rise of temperatures in the low and mid latitudes, resulting in chaotic oceanic circulation patterns. —David Bressan, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024

So, during an icehouse period, the difference between equatorial regions and high latitudes is on the order of 30° to 50° C. —John Timmer, Ars Technica, 20 Sep. 2024

Despite the latitude and altitude, in recent years this region has experienced punishing summer heat waves. —Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2024