Related Clues:

• Compass indicates a parallel
• Freedom from restriction
• Compass - allowance - tolerance
• Room for manoeuvre
• Scope (with parallel circles?)
• Breadth for interpretation
• Become less severe
• Distance from equator
• Make less harsh
• Loosen — relax
• Allay, as fears
• Become less burdensome
• Absence of effort
• "At ___!" (drill sergeant's command)
• Absence of difficulty