Consequently he spent Christmas alone and depressed, worried about the draconian methods of some of his fellow conservatives and the renewed march of liberalism.

Even such draconian methods as China is using to hold down population aren't working.

And it raises questions about the draconian methods adopted to combat Islamic fundamentalism, here and in countries like Egypt.

This does not mean the doctrine of "in loco parentis" should yield to draconian methods.

The Honored Matres rule through sexual enslavement, sheer physical power, and the terror inspired by their draconian methods.

If piracy increases they are just going to keep trying with more draconian methods.

Even this draconian method did not obviate vacancies, because the cardinals postponed elections until they were forced into conclave by public pressure.

These draconian methods proved to be fruitless; Iran was unable to achieve economic independence.

He often expressed dissatisfaction with some Anna's more draconian methods, but otherwise appears totally loyal.

Officials have used less draconian methods to deal with goose populations.