latitude
la tuh toohd
- n the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
- n freedom from normal restraints in conduct
allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money - n an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
- n scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction
- By latitude, you're a little south of Vietnam's China Beach, a little north of Phuket, and about level with the Philippinesa position that helps explain the stunning combination .
- Conservatives have long distrusted Gonzales, but until now many hesitated to criticize him publicly in the current controversy out or respect for the broad latitude they believe .
- Until the final hours, they could narrow the area of eventual impact only to a vast global band between 50 north latitude and 50 south latitudea sweep of about 109 .