Definition for
draconian
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Same as
adjective – Pertaining to Draco, a famous lawgiver of Athens, 621 b. c. Used especially in the phrase Draconian punishment.
adjective – a code of laws made by Draco. Their measures were so severe that they were said to be written in letters of blood; hence, any laws of excessive rigor.
adjective –
adjective – punishment so severe as to seem excessive for the crime being punished.
adjective –
Very
adjective –
Of or resembling a
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