latitude

/lˈætʌtud/

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Noun
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
Noun
freedom from normal restraints in conduct; "the new freedom in movies and novels"; "allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money"
Noun
an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
Noun
scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction