Examples of 'draconian measures' in a sentence

Meaning of "draconian measures"

Draconian measures refer to excessively harsh or severe actions or policies that are implemented in order to tackle a problem or maintain control. The term comes from Draco, an ancient Greek lawmaker known for his unforgiving and severe punishments

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Draconian measures were used to enforce the policy.
Abacha instituted much more draconian measures.
Draconian measures were taken in all three countries.
It is time that draconian measures were introduced.
Draconian measures needed to be undertaken immediately.
So that they can take draconian measures against us.
These draconian measures will certainly be remembered.
Responding to crises by increasingly draconian measures.
Some draconian measures have been suggested.
Accountability does not demand such draconian measures when a misstep occurs.
Draconian measures and plans are unacceptable when they create greater poverty.
We all will take draconian measures against them.
It is only such a state that can impose these draconian measures.
The act legitimises draconian measures by security forces.
They are systematically excluded from public life by means of draconian measures.

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There were draconian measures taken.
The issue is under debate and we do not need these draconian measures.
The law contained draconian measures and was full of prohibitions and exclusions.
Every cod recovery plan introduces even tougher regulations and even tougher draconian measures.
People would be demanding draconian measures to make sure that another city didnt go up.
The Stolypin reaction began with draconian measures.
People would be demanding draconian measures to make sure that another city did not go up.
But Scotland is not the only country affected by these draconian measures.
Some of the more draconian measures include reduced holidays and rest days.
That should not lead to Draconian measures.
Draconian measures of collective punishment made a mockery of such concepts as peace and peaceful coexistence.
But success was often achieved only by such draconian measures as reduction of the workforce.
Draconian measures taken to stamp out Fascist groups earlier in the century had been successful.
Israeli regime imposes further draconian measures against Palestinians.
Because during times of crisis and threat America has used draconian measures.
Many have condemned the draconian measures which they say will see innocent people killed.
I must warn His Majesty against such draconian measures.
Draconian measures by the Modi government regarding Kashmir have sent shockwaves across the whole region.
The Versailles treaty had imposed draconian measures on her already devastated economy.
Now draconian measures are being proposed in the Republic of Ireland.
I must warn His Majesty against such draconian measures in the strongest possible terms.
Draconian measures were necessary, he stressed.
Tomorrow attempts will be made to use these draconian measures against the Labour Movement.
Draconian measures levelled towards smokers?
The United Nations used draconian measures to enforce the law.
New, draconian measures have been passed into law.
Marriage under Draconian measures.
The crisis - caused by an overproduction - required urgent and draconian measures.
Draconian measures must be applied urgently to problems of pollution, waste and noise nuisance.
However, it does not support draconian measures.
Draconian measures of state censorship only ever really amount to one thing - authoritarian rule.
Ultimately, the uprising was suppressed using draconian measures.
Kashmir, Modi 's draconian measures will be fought by the working class of the entire region.
It think that is insightful - draconian measures.
The Ba'ath instituted draconian measures on all surviving towns and cities in Kurdistan.

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