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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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The UK does not have an extradition treaty in place with Bangladesh.

From BBC

But Castro has maintained a cooperative relationship with the US, agreeing to preserve a long-running extradition treaty with the United States.

From BBC

He was remanded in custody while extradition proceedings begin and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court by video link on Thursday.

From BBC

Paradkar allegedly advised Wedding to murder the victim to prevent Wedding’s extradition to the U.S. from Mexico on the 2024 charges against him.

From Los Angeles Times

Dhaka has formally requested her extradition but so far India has shown no willingness to comply.

From BBC

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