Pronunciation: /læks/
noun a type of airline or airport security measure
A1 I prefer to wear loose and lax clothing when I go to bed.
A2 The lax attitude of the students towards their studies is concerning.
B1 The company's lax policies on data security led to a major breach.
B2 The lax enforcement of traffic laws in this city is causing chaos on the roads.
C1 The laxity of the government in dealing with corruption has angered the public.
C2 The lax approach to safety regulations in this industry has resulted in numerous accidents.
adjective not strict or severe; careless or negligent
A1 She has a lax attitude towards deadlines.
A2 The security at the airport was quite lax.
B1 The company has a lax policy on employee dress code.
B2 The teacher was criticized for being too lax in grading assignments.
C1 The lax enforcement of regulations led to environmental damage.
C2 The government's lax approach to cybersecurity left the country vulnerable to attacks.
formal The company's lax security measures left them vulnerable to cyber attacks.
informal I heard the teacher is pretty lax about homework deadlines.
slang My mom is so lax, she lets me stay out past curfew all the time.
figurative His lax attitude towards his health eventually caught up with him.
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