DRACONIAN

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to Draco or his harsh code of laws

Example:

Draconian measures

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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

Draco (Athenian lawmaker whose code of laws prescribed death for almost every offense (circa 7th century BC))

Derivation:

Draco (Athenian lawmaker whose code of laws prescribed death for almost every offense (circa 7th century BC))

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