lax
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Plural
laxities
1
the state or quality of being careless and lacking moral strictness or discipline
- The teacher's laxity in grading assignments resulted in inconsistent and unfair evaluations.
- The government's laxity in enforcing regulations allowed corruption to permeate through various sectors.
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2
the state of a limb or muscle being loose
- The doctor noted the laxity in the patient's joints, indicating a potential issue with connective tissue or ligaments.
- The worn-out elastic band had lost its elasticity over time, resulting in laxity and causing the pants to sag.
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