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[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
draconian \draco"nian\, a.
   pertaining to draco, a famous lawgiver of athens, 621 b. c.
   used especially in the phrase draconian punishment.
   1913 webster +pjc

   draconian code, or draconian laws, a code of laws made by
      draco. their measures were so severe that they were said
      to be written in letters of blood; hence, any laws of
      excessive rigor.

   draconian punishment, punishment so severe as to seem
      excessive for the crime being punished.
      1913 webster +pjc
see also:
draconian punishment draconian code draconian laws 

Results 1 - 3 of 3 found about draconian punishment:

Draconian >> D Words
Draconian, definition of term: Draconian
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Punishment >> P Words
Punishment, definition of term: Punishment
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Draconian Code >> D Words
Draconian Code, definition of term: Draconian Code
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