Lax and Strict

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Lax adjective – Not bound by rigid standards.

Usage example: the guidelines for the essay contest were fairly lax, permitting a wide variety of topics

Strict is an antonym for lax in slack topic.

Nearby Word: laxly

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Strict adjective – Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Usage example: that piano teacher is notoriously strict, but students make great strides under her tutelage

Lax is an antonym for strict in severe topic.

Nearby Words: strictly, strictness

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approach	lax approach	strict approach
system	lax system	strict system
parents	lax parents	strict parents
continuity	lax continuity	strict continuity
Other nouns: example, discipline, requirements, policy, definition, interpretation, rules, morals, regulations, measures, standards, restrictions, laws, policies, protocols.

While Halsey was very strict when it came to genetic profiles for the Spartan IIs, Spartan-IIIs had comparatively more lax screening thanks to improved augmentations.

Source: Literature / Halo: Glasslands
While this does provide for a more lax workplace (compared to the reportedly very strict Studio Ghibli) it can also result in some of his works being less-polished than some of his contemporaries.

Source: Creator / Mamoru Oshii
The rules are lax for the most part and allow a free playing environment although they're strict enough to prevent god-moding.The world of tGA has seen many grand events unfold, most recently a worldwide catastrophe caused by a mysterious beast, the Godslayer.

Source: Roleplay / The Gamer's Alliance

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