laxity
being easy going, relaxed
TRANSLATION
die Lässigkeit, die Laxheit
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
"Deputy Leader Annabel Goldie said: 'Of course it's a start but it doesn't go far enough because there are clearly widespread concerns about ... LAXITY of management and delay of programmes."
(BBC News - 5th March 2003)
(BBC News - 5th March 2003)
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lax
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin laxus loose
Date: 14th century
1. Lacking in rigor, strictness, or firmness.
2. Not taut, firm, or compact; slack.
3. Loose and not easily retained or controlled. Used of bowel movements.
Note: the word "laxative" (das Abführmittel) is derived from "lax"
lax
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin laxus loose
Date: 14th century
1. Lacking in rigor, strictness, or firmness.
2. Not taut, firm, or compact; slack.
3. Loose and not easily retained or controlled. Used of bowel movements.
Note: the word "laxative" (das Abführmittel) is derived from "lax"
