extradite

[ ek-struh-dahyt ]

verb (used with object)

, ex·tra·dit·ed, ex·tra·dit·ing.

1. to give up (an alleged fugitive or criminal) to another state or nation at its request.
2. to obtain the extradition of.

extradite

/ ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt /

verb

1. to surrender (an alleged offender) for trial to a foreign state
2. to procure the extradition of

Other Words From

• un·extra·dited adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of extradite¹

First recorded in 1860–65; back formation from extradition

Word History and Origins

Origin of extradite¹

C19: back formation from extradition

Example Sentences

He was extradited to the US and in 1990 jailed for 25 years.

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They were subsequently extradited and jailed meaning that Ms Wright had to drop out of school in Spain and move back to the UK.

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In June this year, Brazilian authorities issued an extradition request to Argentina seeking help in extraditing more than 140 prosecuted rioters.

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He will be extradited to Belgium to face charges of human smuggling.

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After being extradited to the US he was found guilty of fraud and money laundering and was jailed for 25 years.

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Related Words

• abandon
• apprehend
• arrest
• surrender