Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
draconian cuts
noun
/drəˈkoʊniən kʌts/
Definition
Severe reductions in spending or resources, typically made by a government or organization.
Examples
- The school faced draconian cuts to its budget, forcing staff layoffs and program reductions.
- Many criticized the government for implementing draconian cuts during the economic downturn, arguing it disproportionately affected the most vulnerable.
Meaning
The term refers to strict and harsh measures taken to reduce expenditures, often resulting in significant impacts on services or programs.
Synonyms
- severe reductions
- harsh austerity measures
- stringent cuts
