Draconian

Draconian
Draconianism, n.
/dray koh"nee euhn, dreuh-/, adj.
1. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Draco or his code of laws.
2. (often l.c.) rigorous; unusually severe or cruel: Draconian forms of punishment.
Also, Draconic.
[1810-20; < L Dracon- (s. of DRACO) + -IAN]

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