extradite
Americanverb (used with object)
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to give up (an alleged fugitive or criminal) to another state or nation at its request.
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to obtain the extradition of.
verb
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to surrender (an alleged offender) for trial to a foreign state
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to procure the extradition of
Other Word Forms
- unextradited adjective
Etymology
Origin of extradite
First recorded in 1860–65; back formation from extradition
Example Sentences
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Still, he didn’t return to face his accusers, and the UAE appeared to have little inclination to extradite him, said Ahmad Hadi, 48, a physician who is Ashaal’s brother-in-law.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
That left him with "only Chinese nationality" -- compelling Cambodian authorities to extradite him to his home country, he added.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
However, Russia does not extradite its citizens, except in extreme circumstances.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026
German authorities are also seeking to extradite the man who they say was the commander of the pipeline saboteurs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
It had also been a year since the governor of Pennsylvania had agreed to extradite Wes to his home state of Maryland to await trial.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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