Pronunciation: /ˈlæk.sə.ti/
noun the quality or state of being lax; looseness, slackness, or lack of strictness
A1 The teacher was not happy with the students' laxity in completing their homework.
A2 The company's laxity in enforcing safety regulations led to a serious accident.
B1 The manager warned the team about the consequences of laxity in meeting project deadlines.
B2 The laxity of the government in addressing environmental issues has caused public outrage.
C1 The laxity of the security personnel allowed unauthorized access to the building.
C2 The laxity of the administration in handling the crisis resulted in severe repercussions.
formal The company's policy on safety does not tolerate any laxity in following procedures.
informal There's no room for laxity when it comes to meeting deadlines around here.
slang Don't be so lax about your responsibilities, man.
figurative His laxity in decision-making cost the team the game.
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