Laxity

Pronunciation: /ˈlæksətiː/

Laxity (noun)

  1. The habit of not being strict or careful, so rules or standards are followed less seriously.
  2. A lack of firm control or supervision, which can lead to mistakes or poor results.
  3. In medicine, looseness or reduced firmness of body tissue.

Examples

  • Her laxity in checking details caused several mistakes.
  • The team corrected laxity in their work before the deadline.