So rules that are too restrictive - or just plain unfair - are called Draconian. In ancient Athens, Draco was a guy who made some seriously strict laws. Use the word Draconian (or lowercase draconian) to describe laws or rules that are really harsh and repressive. (often lowercase) rigorous unusually severe or cruel: Draconian forms of punishment. of, relating to, or characteristic of the Athenian statesman Draco, or his severe code of laws. Draconian (video game), a computer game released in 1984. Draconian may also refer to: Draconian (band), a death/doom metal band from Sweden. Draconian is an adjective meaning “of great severity”, that derives from Draco, an Athenian law scribe under whom small offenses had heavy punishments (Draconian laws).
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