👉 A leeway is a method of specifying or accounting for some aspect of an issue, process, etc. that might not be immediately apparent to someone who is not familiar with it. It can also refer to the act of altering or changing one's position in a situation. For example, a leeway might allow individuals to take a break from their work while they go on vacation or attend an event, rather than being forced to stay at work for the duration of the trip or event.