Laxity – Lack of care or control

(Pronounced lak-si-tee)

To remember the definition of the word laxity, use the following mnemonic:

You could tell they were in a very lax city (laxity) - there was a lack of care and control everywhere.

Examples of laxity in a sentence

The rising divorce rate is due to a general laxity towards commitment to marriage.

The farmers accused the police of laxity in dealing with rural crime.

The army must allow no laxity and maintain strict discipline.