CEFR C2

laxity

noun

Meaning

A lack of strictness or care; looseness or carelessness in discipline, rules, or standards.

Examples

The laxity in enforcing the dress code was evident throughout the school.
There was a noticeable laxity in the company's safety procedures, leading to an accident.

Synonyms: carelessness, slackness, remissness, negligence

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laxity (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlæksɪti/

Definition

A lack of strictness or care; looseness or carelessness in discipline, rules, or standards.

Examples

The laxity in enforcing the dress code was evident throughout the school.
There was a noticeable laxity in the company's safety procedures, leading to an accident.
He complained about the laxity of his supervisor, who rarely checked his work.

How to Use laxity

laxity in (prepositional phrase): A lack of strictness or care regarding a specific area or rule. — "There was unacceptable laxity in the company's response to the crisis."
laxity of (prepositional phrase): A lack of strictness or care shown by a person or entity. — "He was criticized for the laxity of his supervision."

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