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draconian

dra·co·ni·an [ drə kṓnee ən ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. too harsh: unjustly harsh or severe

2. of Draco: relating to the Athenian legislator Draco or his wide-ranging and harsh code of laws

[Late 19th century. < Greek Drakōn- "Draco"]

dra·co·ni·an·ism noun
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