Word of the Day--Draconian

[Been There]

Draconian: (of laws) very harsh or severe.

 

[Aunt Marg]

When initiating a new WOTD selection, supplying a definition and example of the word in use makes for a more enriching experience for members.

i.e. Draconian. (of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe.
"the Nazis destroyed the independence of the press by a series of draconian laws"

 

[Aunt Marg]

It's my understanding (through conversations with others) that many employees today are subjected to draconian working conditions and environments, and that's unacceptable.

 

[debodun]

Many medieval kings ruled with a Draconian hand,

 

[Rosemarie]

In Victorian times, children were subjected to Draconian treatment in the belief that it would make them better adults.

 

[ohioboy]

The Draconian Code is legally different from the Justinian Code or the Code of Hammurabi.

 

[tbeltrans]

Are those draconian marks on your neck?!?!?!?



A word of advice...

Never take my posts seriously.

Tony