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draconian

/ˌdrækˈoʊniən/ adjective · British & US
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What does draconian mean?

adjective

Severely harsh or cruel; extremely severe or strict. Used to describe laws, punishments, or rules that are considered excessively severe or oppressive.

Example

"The draconian measures imposed by the government to control the economy were widely criticized by the opposition."

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