Draconian UK /drəˈkəʊni.ən/US /drəˈkoʊni.ən/ adjective1 •Of or relating to Draco, the first legislator of Athens in Ancient Greece.As to the details of the Draconian constitution, it is certainly surprising to find so many institutions and offices referred to, which had hitherto been only known to exist at a later date. — 1892 formsmore Draconian · most Draconian