lax
adj. B1 Intermediate US //ˈɫæks// UK //lˈæks// lax
adj. not strict or careful; allowing things to be loose or relaxed. You use it when someone is not following the rules closely.
adj. lacking strictness, precision, or firmness in standards or behavior. Often used to describe rules, supervision, or personal habits that are not enforced rigorously.
The teacher is very lax with homework deadlines.
Security at the old gate was lax, allowing anyone to walk in without showing an ID card.
Critics argued that the company's lax safety standards contributed directly to the accident, suggesting a culture of negligence rather than mere oversight.
From the IATA airport code.
Usage
Often followed by 'about' or 'with' to specify what is not strict.