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draconian

adjective

/drəˈkoʊniən/

Meaning

Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.

The new regulations were criticized as draconian.

draconian measures

harsh, severe, strict, oppressive, cruel

lenient, mild, tolerant

draconian law, draconian measures, draconian rules

extremely important or necessary

relating to the constitution of a country or to the principles of a system

Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

easily annoyed or made angry

Farthest back; last in position.

clear; easily understood; coherent