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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

firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly

morally right or justifiable; virtuous; having strong moral principles

Clear, logical, and convincing; having a strong basis in reason and evidence.

pampered, treated with excessive care and attention

stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Existing or happening before the present time.