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LAXLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does laxly mean? 

LAXLY (adverb)
  The adverb LAXLY has 1 sense:

1. in a permissively lenient mannerplay

  Familiarity information: LAXLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


LAXLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In a permissively lenient manner

Synonyms:

laxly; leniently

Context example:

he felt incensed that Tarrant should have been treated so leniently given his crime

Pertainym:

lax (lacking in rigor or strictness)


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