New Word: Draconian

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Draconian

An adjective to describe something that is excessively harsh and severe. Derives from Draco, a 7th-century Athenian law scribe under whom small offenses had heavy



punishments; prescribing death for almost every offense.

E.g. The Buhari regime is obviously draconian on university students.

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