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LAX
LAX /ˌel eɪ ˈeks/
abbreviation for Los Angeles International Airport; the main airport in Los Angeles, California


lax
lax /læks/ adjective
 Date: 1300-1400
 Language: Latin
 Origin: laxus 'loose'
not strict or careful enough about standards of behaviour, work, safety etc
   SYN  slack
    lax in (doing) something
    The company has been lax in carrying out its duties.
    lax security
—laxity (also laxness) noun [uncountable]