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lax control

[læks kənˈtroʊl]
nounpl: lax controls
controle frouxo
1. A system of supervision or regulation that is not strict, rigorous, or well-enforced
The company's lax control over inventory led to significant losses.
O controle frouxo da empresa sobre o inventário levou a perdas significativas.
2. Insufficient oversight or inadequate enforcement of rules and procedures
The school's lax control of student absences resulted in poor attendance rates.
O controle frouxo das faltas de alunos na escola resultou em baixas taxas de frequência.
Synonyms
loose controlweak supervisioninsufficient oversightpoor enforcement
Antonyms
strict controltight supervisionrigorous oversightfirm enforcement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
controle frouxo
Standard usage across Brazil
General Brazilian
fiscalização insuficiente
Alternative term emphasizing lack of inspection
Portugal
controlo laxo
Portuguese spelling variant with 'controlo'
Portugal
supervisão deficiente
Common alternative in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn a blind eye
let something slide
slack off on enforcement
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