lee·way 
/ˈli:ˌweɪ/ noun
/ˈli:ˌweɪ/ noun [noncount] : freedom to do something the way you want to do it
▪ They give/allow their students leeway to try new things. ▪ The new rules allow managers (to have) greater leeway in making decisions.
▪ They give/allow their students leeway to try new things. ▪ The new rules allow managers (to have) greater leeway in making decisions.
make up (the) leeway
Brit : to get back into a good position or situation after you have fallen behind
▪ They're so far behind that they have little hope of making up the leeway on the leaders. [=of catching up with the leaders]
▪ They're so far behind that they have little hope of making up the leeway on the leaders. [=of catching up with the leaders]
