The Dangers of Latitude

The dangers of latitude
You get off course and lose your way
And expand your attitude
To excuse what you do and say

scope for freedom of action or thought.

"journalists have considerable latitude in criticizing public figures"

synonyms:

freedom, scope, leeway, space, breathing space, flexibility, liberty,independence, free rein, license, room to maneuver, elbow room,wiggle room, freedom of action "he gave them a lot of latitude"