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Harshly punitive (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

draconian

(Other definitions for draconian that I've seen before include "Very harsh like severe laws" , "Very strict" , "Cruel" , "Hard" , "Savage" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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