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adjective
- 1. (of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe: "the Nazis destroyed the independence of the press by a series of draconian laws"
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DRACONIAN definition: 1. Draconian laws, government actions, etc. are extremely severe, or go further than what is right…. Learn more.
The meaning of DRACONIAN is of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him. How to use draconian in a sentence. Did you know?
Draconian definition: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Athenian statesman Draco, or his severe code of laws.. See examples of DRACONIAN used in a sentence.
DRACONIAN meaning: 1. Draconian laws, government actions, etc. are extremely severe, or go further than what is right…. Learn more.
Use the word Draconian (or lowercase draconian) to describe laws or rules that are really harsh and repressive. In ancient Athens, Draco was a guy who made some seriously strict laws. So rules that are too restrictive — or just plain unfair — are called Draconian.
Definition of draconian adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Define Draconian. Draconian synonyms, Draconian pronunciation, Draconian translation, English dictionary definition of Draconian. adj. Exceedingly harsh; very severe: a draconian legal code; draconian budget cuts.
draconian in British English. (drəˈkəʊnɪən ) or draconic (drəˈkɒnɪk ) adjective (sometimes capital) 1. of or relating to Draco, 7th-century Athenian statesman and lawmaker, or his code of laws, which prescribed death for almost every offence. 2. harsh. draconian legislation. Collins English Dictionary.
Britannica Dictionary definition of DRACONIAN. [more draconian; most draconian] formal + disapproving. : very severe or cruel. The editorial criticizes the draconian measures being taken to control the spread of the disease. draconian punishments. DRACONIAN meaning: very severe or cruel.
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