Draconian

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The definition of draconian is laws or punishments that are extremely severe or cruel.

(adjective)

When someone is put to death for stealing $1, this is an example of a draconian punishment.

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See Draconian in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. of Draco or the harsh code of laws attributed to him
  2. extremely severe or cruel

See Draconian in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Exceedingly harsh; very severe: a draconian legal code; draconian budget cuts.

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Origin: After Draco

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