extradite

American

[ek-struh-dahyt] / ˈɛk strəˌdaɪt /

verb (used with object)

extradited, extraditing

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

extradite British

/ ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

unextradited adjective

Etymology

Origin of extradite

First recorded in 1860–65; back formation from extradition

Example Sentences

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He was remanded into custody as the process to extradite him to France begins, and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court.

From BBC

BBC Scotland News understands he is now expected to be extradited to Spain.

From BBC

Two months later he was extradited to the U.S., ending a lengthy sting operation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lynch was extradited to the US in 2023 to face criminal charges, and was cleared of fraud in 2024 - just weeks before his death.

From BBC

The High Court in Cape Town ruled in 2024 that he could be extradited on three charges, but the process was delayed as the authorities in Scotland looked to bring further charges.

From BBC

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