Vocabulary: draconian

Posted on June 10, 2009 by timlyg

Adj. Of or relating to Draco or his harsh code of laws.

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

(Source: WordWeb)

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