The term “laxity” appears in literature with a range of nuanced meanings that reflect both moral and physical looseness. In some works it conveys a deficiency in exactness or rigor, as seen in Poe’s critique of the examination of a corpse ([1], [2]) and in the evaluation of institutional practices ([3]). At other times, “laxity” is employed to describe a permissive or morally deficient atmosphere, evident in Kipling’s rebuke ([4]), Frazer’s observations of social customs ([5]), and Plato’s concern about the effects of relaxing moral standards on youth ([6], [7]). Additionally, the word extends beyond the moral realm—Wells uses it to evoke the physical slackness associated with aging ([8]), and Nietzsche applies it in a historical context ([9]), while Chekhov’s usage oscillates between social commentary and metaphor ([10], [11]). Collectively, these examples underscore the word’s versatility as a descriptor of both ethical permissiveness and a general lack of tension or precision.