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draconian laws
draconian lawsincluded severe punishments prescribed by Draco, their codifier. [Gk. Hist.: NCE, 791]See: HarshnessDraconian Laws
Draconian LawsA code of laws prepared by Draco, the celebrated lawgiver of Athens, that, by modern standards, are considered exceedingly severe. The term draconian has come to be used to refer to any unusually harsh law. |