Draconian - a podcast by Word of the Day

Draconian is an adjective that means excessively harsh.

Our word of the day comes from a 7th Century Athenian legislator known for his harsh laws. The word retains its same basic meaning today. For example: the draconian approach to law enforcement, isn’t always the best. It may cause people to comply, but having citizens living in fear of punishment is not the best path to a compassionate society.

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