Laxness

lax (l

ks)

adj. lax·er, lax·est

1. Lacking in rigor, strictness, or firmness. See Synonyms at negligent.

2. Not taut, firm, or compact; slack. See Synonyms at loose.

3. Loose and not easily retained or controlled. Used of bowel movements.

4. Linguistics Pronounced with the muscles of the tongue and jaw relatively relaxed, as the vowel (

) in let.

[Middle English, from Latin laxus, loose, lax; see slg- in Indo-European roots.]

lax·ation n.

laxly adv.

laxness n.

Laxness [ˈlaxsnɛs]

(Biographies / Laxness, Halldór (Kiljan) (1902-1998) M, Icelandic, WRITING: novelist) Halldór (Kiljan) (#!hald@$$ur). 1902-98, Icelandic novelist, noted for his treatment of rural working life in Iceland. His works include Salka Valka (1932) and Independent People (1935). Nobel prize for literature 1955

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Noun	1.	laxness - the quality of being lax and neglectful remissness, laxity, slackness neglectfulness, negligence, neglect - the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
	2.	laxness - the condition of being physiologically lax; "baths can help the laxness of the bowels" laxity condition, status - a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"

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The basis of the impeachment motion is alleged laxness by the government in the face of a crime wave that includes kidnappings and robbery, as well as administrative improprieties.

Paraguayan president fires military chiefs amid coup rumors by AFP / AFP Global Edition

The statement addressed recent "provocative political and media rhetoric by some sides" who expressed doubts about the role of the army and hinted at its laxness in upholding the law in certain areas.

Lebanon-politics by The Weekly Middle East Reporter (Beirut, Lebanon)

From October 10, there will be no laxness in its implementation.

Grace Time of Paid Parking in Abu Dhabi Ends on Oct 9 by Khaleej Times (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

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