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extradite
[ ek-struh-dahyt ]
/ ˈɛk strəˌdaɪt /
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verb (used with object), ex·tra·dit·ed, ex·tra·dit·ing.
to give up (an alleged fugitive or criminal) to another state or nation at its request.
to obtain the extradition of.
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Origin of extradite
First recorded in 1860–65; back formation from extradition
OTHER WORDS FROM extradite
un·ex·tra·dit·ed, adjectiveWords nearby extradite
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British Dictionary definitions for extradite
extradite
/ (ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt) /
verb (tr)
to surrender (an alleged offender) for trial to a foreign state
to procure the extradition of
Word Origin for extradite
C19: back formation from extradition
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