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A lax rule is not very strict.
What does Lax mean?
Lax means too relaxed about rules or care.
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Not strict, careful, or firm enough.
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The group became lax about checking its work.
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Lax safety habits can lead to mistakes, even when the task seems simple.
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MeaningLax means too relaxed about rules or care.
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lax
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lax
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adjective
laxer
More lax.
adjective
laxest
Most lax.
adverb
laxly
In a lax or not careful way.
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