adjective
- extremely harsh or severe, especially regarding laws or punishments
Usage: often used to describe government policies or legal measures
Examples
- The new draconian laws imposed heavy fines for minor traffic violations.
- Students protested the draconian dress code that banned all jewelry.
- The company’s draconian cost-cutting measures eliminated many jobs.
- Critics called the curfew draconian and unnecessary.
- The judge was known for his draconian sentences.
- Many considered the new tax policy draconian and unfair to small businesses.