lax

Definition

  • adjective: not careful enough
  • adjective: having loose bowels
  • synonyms: loose, dissolute, licentious

Examples

  • The university has been 'lax' about/in enforcing these rules.

  • He wrote an essay condemning the moral 'laxity' in society.

  • their 'laxness' [='laxity'] in enforcing these rules

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) dealing with a crowd. But you'll have the guys to deal with the crowd. - How many employees? - I'd say around . Security pretty lax. They most usually just deal in boxes. You know, uncut stones from the diamond syndicate. But on this day, they're getting a (..)
    1992 Reservoir Dogs