dra·co·ni·an /dreˈkoniən, drə-/
(a.)古代執政官的;嚴峻的
Dra·co·ni·an a. Pertaining to Draco, a famous lawgiver of Athens, 621 b. c. Used especially in the phrase Draconian punishment.
Draconian code, or Draconian laws, a code of laws made by Draco. Their measures were so severe that they were said to be written in letters of blood; hence, any laws of excessive rigor.
Draconian punishment, punishment so severe as to seem excessive for the crime being punished.
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Draconian
adj : of or relating to Draco or his harsh code of laws;
"Draconian measures"