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Draconian

Draconian Meaning & Definition
Draconian Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Draconian?

[adj] of or relating to Draco or his harsh code of laws; "Draconian measures"

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Draconian In Webster's Dictionary

\Dra*co"ni*an\, a. 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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