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draconian

/drəˈkəʊ.ni.ən/

/drəˈkoʊ.ni.ən/

Translations

draconianadjective

more draconian

Comp.

most draconian

Super.

/drəˈkəʊ.ni.ən/

/drəˈkoʊ.ni.ən/

draconienSe dit d’une mesure, d’une loi ou d’une sanction excessivement sévère.

The new law introduced draconian penalties for minor offenses.

La nouvelle loi a instauré des peines draconiennes pour des infractions mineures.

Additional translations

draconienSe dit de Draco, législateur athénien de l’Antiquité, ou de son code de lois.

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draconianadjective

Excessively harsh and severe.

The new law introduced draconian penalties for minor offenses.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco, the 7th-century BC Athenian lawgiver, or his legal code.

Scholars still debate the exact provisions of the draconian code enacted in ancient Athens.