Measured step (4)
I believe the answer is:
pace
(Other definitions for pace that I've seen before include "With the leave of; speed" , "a certain distance" , "politely expressing disagreement" , "Lick" , "Clip" .)
I believe the answer is:
pace
(Other definitions for pace that I've seen before include "With the leave of; speed" , "a certain distance" , "politely expressing disagreement" , "Lick" , "Clip" .)