Definitions

1. adjective

lacking the proper level of severity or strictness; not stern or severe enough.

“The teacher’s overly lax grading system allowed many students to pass with minimal effort.”

2. noun

a lack of severity or strictness; leniency.

“The school’s administration was criticized for its policy of ‘overlax’ discipline.”

3. verb

to make or become less severe or strict.

“The new policy aims to overlax the rules for first-time offenders.”