extradition

[ ek-struh-dish-uhn ]

noun

1. the procedure by which a state or nation, upon receipt of a formal request by another state or nation, turns over to that second jurisdiction an individual charged with or convicted of a crime in that jurisdiction.

extradition

/ ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən /

noun

1. the surrender of an alleged offender or fugitive to the state in whose territory the alleged offence was committed

extradition

1. The legal process by which one government may obtain custody of individuals from another government in order to put them on trial or imprison them.

Other Words From

• nonex·tra·dition noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of extradition¹

From French, dating back to 1830–40; ex- ¹, tradition

Word History and Origins

Origin of extradition¹

C19: from French, from Latin trāditiō a handing over; see tradition

Example Sentences

A suspected hitwoman, named as US citizen Aimee Betro, is currently in prison in Armenia and subject to an extradition request.

From BBC

The group had travelled to the Kenyan city of Kisumu for a training course, according to their lawyers, but were deported to Uganda without proper legal channels like deportation orders or extradition requests being followed.

From BBC

However, as the Russian constitution does not permit extradition of its own nationals, they cannot be formally charged unless they try to leave the country.

From BBC

He was released on bail but immediately boarded a plane to Pakistan, which does not have an official extradition treaty with the UK.

From BBC

Turkey requested his extradition to face trial but the US has said it needed to see evidence of his involvement in the coup first.

From BBC

Related Words

• deportation
• expulsion