Synonyms of leeway

leeway

noun

ˈlē-ˌwā 

as in slack

an allowable margin of freedom or variation

you will be given some leeway in choosing how to carry out the project

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slack
• latitude
• space
• wiggle room
• rein
• license
• swing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of leeway

While Bessent has not been as successful bringing the behemoth bond market to heel with his comments this week, his results with the yen and his reputation as a successful hedge fund manager may offer him some leeway for now, said Kikis. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

Lawmakers said lower wholesale prices could create more leeway for Kenya Power to cut consumer rates without damaging its finances. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Male actors seem to be given more leeway than female stars to display bigger personalities without the public turning on them. — David MacK, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Another problem for Carr is the 2024 Supreme Court ruling that overturned the 40-year-old Chevron precedent, which gave federal agencies leeway to interpret ambiguous laws as long as the agency’s conclusion was reasonable. — ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026