wiggle room

as in slack
an allowable margin of freedom or variation the language of the contract is vague and leaves too much wiggle room

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Recent Examples of wiggle room Essentially, without Walker, there was a bit less wiggle room for rotation in the back line and that bit City in one particular game… 10. Sam Lee, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024 Stricklin’s open letter to fans did not specify a timeline, but this was not meant provide wiggle room. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024 The report also showed that incomes are continuing to grow, giving consumers some wiggle room to deal with higher prices, and that Americans are still spending money. Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2024 The off-center shoelaces also afford some extra wiggle room for the big toe, helping to reduce friction on the bunion. Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wiggle room 

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“Wiggle room.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiggle%20room. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

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