Draconian Definition

drā-kōnē-ən, drə-
adjective
Of Draco or the harsh code of laws attributed to him.
Webster's New World
Extremely severe or cruel.
Webster's New World
2009, Jacob Silvia, Qhoenix, page 73
A large sandwyrm (which isn't to be confused with a sandworm) popped its draconian head from the earth.
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Origin of Draconian

  • From the Athenian lawmaker Draco, known for making harsh laws.

    From Wiktionary

  • From Latin draco (“dragon”).

    From Wiktionary

  • After Draco

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Draconian Sentence Examples

  • Draconian measures may be put in place.

  • Likewise, the cull policy which Nick Brown had announced seemed Draconian at first.

  • And that is the next issue - the quite Draconian measures being proposed.

  • When the results proved unsatisfactory, remedies were sought in increased administrative supervision, draconian legislation and severe punishment, and no attempt was made to get out of the vicious circle.

  • Clearly what we have at the moment is too Draconian for us to remain viable.

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