Freedom of/room for manoeuvre

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noun

The ability to act or make decisions without being limited or controlled.

The new job offered her more freedom of manoeuvre than the previous one.
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Often appears as...

  • have freedom of manoeuvre
  • limit someone's freedom of manoeuvre
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Decision-making Power

Used to emphasize someone's ability to decide without constraints.

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With the director absent, I had the freedom of manoeuvre to sign off on the project.
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Limited Control

Implies that someone or something else has relinquished control.

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The relaxed rules gave the team more freedom of manoeuvre.
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Comparative Advantage

Indicates an improvement in autonomy compared to a previous state.

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He negotiated for more freedom of manoeuvre than in his last position.
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