Draconian
[drā-ˈkō-nē-ən]
Part of speech: adjective
1.
Excessively severe or cruel
2.
Rigorous or extremely challenging
Examples of Draconian in a sentence
"The principal was known for harshly draconian punishments."
"The military is moving away from draconian methods and embracing a more positive approach to training."
About Draconian
One of the most famous laws that the ancient ruler Draco instilled dicated how homicides would be punished. According to his rule, prosecution of the killer was left up to the family of the murdered victim.
Did you Know?
Draconian owes its origins to a 7th century B.C. leader named Draco, who created a severe and brutal code of laws in ancient Athens.
