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draconian

/drəˈkəʊ.ni.ən/

/drəˈkoʊ.ni.ən/

draconianadjective

more draconian

Comp.

most draconian

Super.

/drəˈkəʊ.ni.ən/

/drəˈkoʊ.ni.ən/

Translations

The new law introduced draconian measures to control the population.

Новый закон ввел драконовские меры для контроля над населением.

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Definitions

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.

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