About The Word Draconian
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Draconian
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What's The Definition Of Draconian?
[adj] of or relating to Draco or his harsh code of laws; "Draconian measures"
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Pertaining to Draco, a famous lawgiver of Athens, 621 b. c.
{Draconian code}, or {Draconian laws}, 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.
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