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draconian 

adj.

describes a punitive measure/punishment that is overly harsh in relativity to the crime or transgression. Normally done for the purpose of making an example for others to deter them from doing the same. Also issued out of fear/anger by an authority.
After Colombine, an elementary school principal was criticized for doling out a year's suspension to a student who used a toy pistol while playing cops and robbers. Many say that the punishment was draconian and reactionary on the part of the principal.
draconian by Kevin T February 3, 2005

draconianic 

Adjective used to describe one who doesn't fully grasp the technicalities of the English language. As one is not in the times and ain't know no English this ironically flawed phrase provides a lasting allure to one's nature.
He over yonderfield is so draconianic!
draconianic by draconianic July 25, 2006

Draconian 

A Gothic/Doom Metal band from Sweden. They play songs with Atmospheric and melodic characteristics and combine Harsh vocals (Anders Jacobsson) with Femal Voice (Lisa Johansson) to produce Great songs as "The Cry of Silence", "Death come Near me" and "a Scenery of Loss"
Draconian plays Doom Metal, a music which is known for it's atmosphere of darkness, despair and misery.
Draconian by scapino October 11, 2007

draculian 

Dark, damp, morose, lacking light or hope.
Trent Reznor is one draculian musician.

That old castle is quit draculian.
draculian by Brian J.K. December 4, 2005

draconianic 

Adjective used to describe one who doesn't fully grasp the technicalities of the English language. As one is not in the times and ain't know no English this ironically flawed phrase provides a lasting allure to one's nature.
He over yonderfield is so draconianic!
draconianic by draconianic July 25, 2006

Draconian 

The Draconian laws and measures were an attempt by Reptilian leadership to measure people, to measure their tolerance, to measure their limits.
Draconian by Solid Mantis March 16, 2020