Draconian is an adjective meaning great severity, that derives from Draco, an Athenian law scribe under whom small offenses had heavy punishments (Draconian laws).Draconian may also refer to: 1  Draconian (band) , a Death/doom metal band from Sweden.2  Draconian (Doctor Who) , an extraterrestrial race from the Doctor Who television series. 3  Draconian (Dragonlance) , a fictional species in the Dragonlance setting.raconian may also refer to: 1  Draconian (band) , a Death/doom metal band from Sweden. 2  Draconian (Doctor Who) , an extraterrestrial race from the Doctor Who television series. 3  Draconian (Dragonlance) , a fictional species in the Dragonlance setting.
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Full Definition of DRACONIAN. 1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him.2. See draconian defined for English-language learners.ADVERTISEMENT.. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him.
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More. Draco was a Greek lawmaker of the 7th century bc. His drafting of Athenian law was notorious for its severity. Since the late 19th century draconian has described excessively severe laws and punishments, although draconic was used in the same way from the early 18th century. The penalty imposed by law is not draconian, and serves more as a reminder to perform a common sense action. 2  These hard facts indicate real motives behind enactment of this draconian law. 3  There was a time when I would have argued that our libel laws were draconian and should be amended.
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adjective. The definition of draconian is laws or punishments that are extremely severe or cruel. When someone is put to death for stealing $1, this is an example of a draconian punishment.he definition of draconian is laws or punishments that are extremely severe or cruel. When someone is put to death for stealing $1, this is an example of a draconian punishment.
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Save. draconian /dreɪˈkoʊnijən/ adjective. draconian. /dreɪˈkoʊnijən/. adjective. Learner's definition of DRACONIAN. [more draconian; most draconian] formal + disapproving. : very severe or cruel. The editorial criticizes the draconian measures being taken to control the spread of the disease.draconian punishments. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples.more draconian; most draconian] formal + disapproving. : very severe or cruel. The editorial criticizes the draconian measures being taken to control the spread of the disease. draconian punishments. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples.
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A code of laws prepared by Draco, the celebrated lawgiver ofAthens. These laws were exceedingly severe, and the term is now sometimes applied toany laws of unusual harshness. code of laws prepared by Draco, the celebrated lawgiver ofAthens. These laws were exceedingly severe, and the term is now sometimes applied toany laws of unusual harshness.
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In fiction, it may refer also to the home world of the Dracs. Draco (/ˈdreɪkoʊ/ ; Greek: δράκων, Drakōn; fl. c. 7th century BC) was the first legislator of Athens in Ancient Greece. He replaced the prevailing system of oral law and blood feud by a written code to be enforced only by a court.Draco's written law became known for its harshness, with the adjective  draconian  referring to similarly unforgiving rules or laws.n fiction, it may refer also to the home world of the Dracs. Draco (/ˈdreɪkoʊ/ ; Greek: δράκων, Drakōn; fl. c. 7th century BC) was the first legislator of Athens in Ancient Greece. He replaced the prevailing system of oral law and blood feud by a written code to be enforced only by a court.
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A code of laws prepared by Draco, the celebrated lawgiver of Athens, that, by modern standards, are considered exceedingly severe. The term draconian has come to be used to refer to any unusually harsh law.1  Facebook. code of laws prepared by Draco, the celebrated lawgiver of Athens, that, by modern standards, are considered exceedingly severe. The term draconian has come to be used to refer to any unusually harsh law. 1  Facebook.
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dra·co·ni·an. adj. Exceedingly harsh; very severe: a draconian legal code; draconian budget cuts.ra·co·ni·an. adj. Exceedingly harsh; very severe: a draconian legal code; draconian budget cuts.
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(Of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe: the Nazis destroyed the independence of the press by a series of draconian laws. More example sentences. Synonyms. 1  The penalty imposed by law is not draconian, and serves more as a reminder to perform a common sense action. The penalty imposed by law is not draconian, and serves more as a reminder to perform a common sense action. 2  These hard facts indicate real motives behind enactment of this draconian law. 3  There was a time when I would have argued that our libel laws were draconian and should be amended.
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draconian meaning
The meaning of draconian is great severity.