Pronunciation: /læksnəs/
noun the quality or state of being lax; looseness, slackness, or lack of strictness
A1 She was reprimanded for her laxness in following safety procedures.
A2 The laxness of the security guards allowed the thief to enter the building unnoticed.
B1 The company's laxness in enforcing quality control measures led to a decrease in customer satisfaction.
B2 The laxness of the government in regulating the financial industry contributed to the economic crisis.
C1 The laxness of the team manager in addressing performance issues resulted in a decline in overall productivity.
C2 The laxness of the airline in maintaining its fleet of aircraft raised concerns about passenger safety.
formal The company's laxness in enforcing safety regulations led to a serious accident.
informal I can't believe the laxness of the security guards here.
slang The teacher's laxness on homework deadlines is awesome.
figurative His laxness in taking care of his health eventually caught up with him.
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