adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
measure
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At no time, however, did they use such draconian measures to stifle dissent.
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Becasue of these draconian measures , Park was increasingly cut off from normal human contacts.
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The argument of all crackdown law is that it applies special, draconian measures to tackle some heinous crime.
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No doubt there are scenarios where such draconian measures are justified.
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To some, this situation cries out for draconian measures to inject more competition.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Draconian measures have been implemented to control population growth.
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The government has imposed draconian penalties for anyone found in possession of illegal drugs.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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A possible alternative to the draconian consequences of decertification is extending the probationary waiver another year, officials say.
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It is an interesting speculation whether the reintroduction of such draconian legislation might reduce more recent economic problems.
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No doubt there are scenarios where such draconian measures are justified.
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The argument of all crackdown law is that it applies special, draconian measures to tackle some heinous crime.
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The former, which is more draconian , may reflect the longer term perceived treatment needs of the men.
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The measure is not as draconian as it sounds.