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Draconian Laws

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A code of laws prepared by Draco, the celebrated lawgiver of Athens, that, by modern standards, are considered exceedingly severe. The term draconian has come to be used to refer to any unusually harsh law.



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They also demanded the repeal of all draconian laws used to detain Maoists.
 
 
 
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