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 Definitions of draconian  [ˈkɒn ɪk]  

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Definition of 'draconian' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) Draconian
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Draco or his code of laws.

2.  Draconian
(often l.c.) (esp. of punishment) unusually severe or cruel; harsh.

Etymology:  (1810–20)

Definition of 'draconian' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) Draconian
of or relating to Draco or his harsh code of laws
"Draconian measures"
Definition of 'draconian' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) draconian
pertaining to Draco, a famous lawgiver of Athens, 621 b. c

'draconian' - Nearby Entries  

draco  dracocephalum  dracocephalum parviflorum  draconian  dracontium  dracula  dracunculiasis  



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