broad latitude
Frequency: 6.89.5 per million words
a wide range of freedom in how to do something
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Examples (10)
- The committee gave him broad latitude to design the new program.
- Judges are often given broad latitude in sentencing first-time offenders.
- Teachers have broad latitude in choosing how to present the material.
- The company allows its regional managers broad latitude in setting prices.
- We have broad latitude to interpret the rules as we see fit.
- The director was given broad latitude to cast the actors she wanted.
- States have broad latitude to regulate health and safety within their borders.
- Investigators need broad latitude to follow leads wherever they may go.
- She enjoys broad latitude in determining her own work schedule.
- The legislation grants the agency broad latitude to enforce environmental standards.