Latitude (noun)

1. The angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator, measured in degrees along a meridian, as on a map or globe.
2. Freedom from narrow restrictions; the quality or state of being broad-minded; tolerance.
3. The extent to which something deviates from a standard or norm.

Origin:

From middle french latitude, from latin latitūdō, from latus ("wide, broad"). first recorded in english in the 15th century.

Examples:

1. The latitude of the city is 35 degrees north.
2. She was known for her latitude in accepting other people's opinions.
3. There was a lot of latitude in the job description, allowing him to choose his own methods.
4. The latitude of the ship's position was recorded on the map.
5. The latitude and longitude of the location were used to determine its exact position on the earth.