Draconian

Modifying Another Word

• increasingly: Conclusion IHRC has already expressed its concerns at the increasingly draconian nature of legislation in the UK.
• too: Clearly what we have at the moment is too draconian for us to remain viable.
• quite: And that is the next issue - the quite draconian measures being proposed.
• so: In reality, of course, no political party would ever attempt anything so draconian.
• however: Of course, no adjustment of borders, however draconian, could make every minority in the Middle East happy.
• somewhat: This seems somewhat draconian and forces smokers to become social outcasts in a way.

Preposition: at

• stage,: This got Coun Mahood worried. For me that is a bit draconian at this stage, she said.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

• make: The Drake opinion took steps toward making the recission remedy less draconian.

Modifies a noun

• injunction: Despite their best efforts at securing such a draconian injunction, the defense mounted by SPEAK's legal representatives thwarted their more outrageous plans.
• punishment: The reason for the draconian punishment is probably to be found in their Plea for Mercy.
• restriction: Their release is subject to an array of draconian restrictions.
• measure: Or some even more draconian measures may be put in place.
• sanction: More draconian sanctions could defeat even the Trust's best efforts.
• legislation: The UK now has the most draconian money laundering legislation in the world.

Used with adjective complement

• seem: Likewise, the cull policy which Nick Brown had announced seemed draconian at first.
• become: Mind you, the way our authorities are becoming draconian, better check anyway!
• appear: As government doesn't want to appear draconian, the ID card will be voluntary.
• sound: The policies might sound draconian, but Kilsby has no qualms about getting his own hands dirty.