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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are lax" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation or condition where rules, standards, or controls are not strict or are relaxed.
Example: "The safety regulations in this factory are lax, which raises concerns about employee well-being."
Alternatives: "are lenient" or "are relaxed".
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are lax
adjective
Lenient and allowing for deviation; not strict.
synonyms
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Others, like Nepal, are lax.
Security is light, rules are lax.
Some rules are lax for dogs, though.
Legal experts say that Japan's laws against child pornography are lax by international standards.
Yet, opponents contend that there are lax safeguards for verifying that investors are accredited.
The vowels in heed and hayed are tense, whereas those in hid and head are lax.
Moreover, creditors whose claims are backed up by government safety nets are lax in monitoring banks.
Mr. Ahearn, the author, suggested creating a corporation in a state where documentation requirements are lax.
Kenyan immigration checks are lax to the point of being a welcoming ceremony.
Many members are lax about paying dues so Kendell increases his own contributions.
"Our bureaus will forcibly shut down websites that are lax in monitoring".
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