draconian

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Draconian policies and skyrocketing detainee populations coupled with lack of oversight and worsening conditions in the detention facilities are driving this surge, which seems set to continue.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

Draconian measures to prevent draft-dodging were also excluded from the latest version of the bill after a public outcry.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2024

She relied on a team for “supported decision making,” which Judge Glen called “a less restrictive alternate to the Draconian loss of liberty” of guardianship.

From New York Times • Jul. 23, 2021

Draconian measures designed to slow the spread of coronavirus mean millions of Brazilians are now cooped up at home and unable to take their anger on to the streets.

From The Guardian • Mar. 25, 2020

“Where do you think you would be without the Draconian Marsh role?”

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera