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Draconian

dra·co·nian

UK/drəˈkəʊni.ən/ US/drəˈkoʊni.ən/ rare obsolete

adjective

1.

of or relating to Draco or his harsh code of laws

  • “Draconian measures”

Origin

From Latin Dracō (stem Dracōn-) + -ian, from Ancient Greek Δράκων (Drákōn), after the Athenian lawmaker Draco, known for making harsh laws. See δράκων (drákōn, “dragon”).

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