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extradition
[ ek-struh-dish-uhn ]
/ ˌɛk strəˈdɪʃ ən /
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noun
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.
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British Dictionary definitions for extradition
extradition
/ (ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən) /
noun
the surrender of an alleged offender or fugitive to the state in whose territory the alleged offence was committed
Word Origin for extradition
C19: from French, from Latin trāditiō a handing over; see tradition
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Cultural definitions for extradition
extradition
[ (ek-struh-dish-uhn) ]
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.
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