The meaning of DRACONIAN is of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him. How to use draconian in a sentence.

Draconian laws, government actions, etc. are extremely severe, or go further than what is right…. Learn more.

DRACONIAN definition: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Athenian statesman Draco, or his severe code of laws. See examples of Draconian used in a sentence.

Draconian is an adjective meaning "of excessive severity", that derives from Athenian lawmaker Draco, who created a law code in 7th century BC and imposed severe punishments for offences against it.

Use the word Draconian (or lowercase draconian) to describe laws or rules that are really harsh and repressive. In ancient Athens, Draco was a guy who made some seriously strict laws.

Definition of draconian adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Definition of 'draconian' draconian (drəkoʊniən ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]