latitude
noun/ˈlætɪtuːd/
Frequency rank: #7,061 most common English word
Meaning
freedom from normal rules or limits; the degree of freedom allowed in action or thought.
Example sentence
Living in the countryside gives you more latitude to design your own daily schedule.
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