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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 meaning: 1. Draconian laws, government actions, etc. are extremely severe, or go further than what is right…. Learn more.
Definition of draconian adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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.
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.
Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the adjective Draconian mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective Draconian. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status.
Draconian in American English. (dreiˈkouniən, drə-) adjective. 1. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Draco or his code of laws. 2. (often lc) rigorous; unusually severe or cruel. Draconian forms of punishment. Also: Draconic.
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.
