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.