clearance
1. [ noun ] the distance by which one thing clears another; the space between them
Related terms: interval clear
2. [ noun ] vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
Synonyms: headway headroom
Related terms: room
3. [ noun ] permission to proceed
Examples:

"the plane was given clearance to land"

Related terms: license authorize
Similar spelling:   clarence
  clarence_day
  clearness