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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 had challenged an extradition bid but the Crown Prosecution Service confirmed in October that he had given his consent to be taken to Spain to face prosecution.

From BBC

Judge Corinne Goetzmann told the court that a warrant had been issued for Ramadan's arrest, however Switzerland does not have an extradition treaty with its neighbour.

From BBC

The individuals now face extradition to Belgium where they face prosecution for people smuggling and being part of an organised crime group.

From BBC

Wares was arrested under a UK extradition warrant in October last year before being released on bail.

From BBC

Gamboa, who was wearing a red shirt and boarded the plane in handcuffs and under heavy guard, attempted to prevent his extradition with last-minute legal appeals, but the efforts were rejected.

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