latitude

(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. Examples: "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. Synonyms: line of latitude, parallel of latitude, parallel.

(noun) scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction.