1. The quality or state of being lax; lack of strictness, rigor, or tension
The teacher's laxity in grading resulted in inflated student grades.
A frouxidão do professor na avaliação resultou em notas inflacionadas dos alunos.
2. Lack of firmness or tension in muscles or tissues; looseness
The laxity of the ligament made the joint unstable.
A frouxidão do ligamento tornou a articulação instável.
3. Moral or disciplinary looseness; lack of proper care or attention
The security guard's laxity allowed unauthorized persons to enter the building.
A frouxidão do segurança permitiu que pessoas não autorizadas entrassem no edifício.