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extradition

American  
[ek-struh-dish-uhn] / ˌɛk strəˈdɪʃ ən /

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 British  
/ ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən /

noun

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

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extradition Cultural  

  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 Word Forms

  • nonextradition noun

Etymology

Origin of extradition

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

Example Sentences

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He fought against extradition to the U.S. until Montenegro transferred custody to U.S. authorities last year.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We don't know how to explain this but we will make an official extradition request and see how the Togolese authorities will react," the official added.

From BBC

In August 2018, Smyth received a summons from Hampshire Police to return to England for questioning, under the threat of extradition.

From BBC

He included a photo of the arrest warrant issued in case Hernández were to be released by U.S. authorities after his extradition in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal

He has denied the charge, and his lawyers said he intended to contest the extradition.

From BBC

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