disapproving
: not careful enough : not strict enough
lax regulations/policies
Security has been lax.
The university has been lax about/in enforcing these rules.
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“Lax.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/lax. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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