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Draconian

[drey-koh-nee-uhn, druh-]

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adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of the Athenian statesman Draco, or his severe code of laws.
(often lowercase)��rigorous; unusually severe or cruel.
Draconian forms of punishment.

draconian

/ dreɪˈkəʊnɪən, dreɪˈkɒnɪk /

of or relating to Draco, 7th-century Athenian statesman and lawmaker, or his code of laws, which prescribed death for almost every offence
harsh
draconian legislation

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First recorded in 1810–20; < Latin �ٰ��ō��- (stem of Draco ) + -ian

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"If you look a certain way, if you talk a certain way, you will be subject to these Draconian measures."

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Draconian measures to prevent draft-dodging were also excluded from the latest version of the bill after a public outcry.

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Draconian coronavirus restrictions are over, but not the sense of uncertainty about the future they created.

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