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draconian [drəˈkoʊniən, Brit -ˈkəʊ-] ADJ

draconian

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Virtually every reform instituted was made to sound more draconian than it actually was. en.wikipedia.org

By almost any standard, the program is draconian. en.wikipedia.org

In response, the 1779 amendment was the start of a gradual process of easing the more draconian punishments. en.wikipedia.org

He called for draconian measures, while the governor clung to a paternalistic view. en.wikipedia.org

The measure was criticized as draconian by some parents. en.wikipedia.org

However, several draconian security laws remained in effect, meaning that the substance (if not the form) of the state of siege was still in place. en.wikipedia.org

Slavery is legal and widely practised, while judicial punishment is usually draconian. en.wikipedia.org

A draconian visitation took place in 1643, when the college owed 1,750. en.wikipedia.org

Using draconian laws the government has also banned or officially silenced popular television channels. en.wikipedia.org

Also, this gives the executive a draconian power without any substantial checks. en.wikipedia.org

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