extradition

[ ek-struh-dish-uhn ]
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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.

Origin of extradition

1
From French, dating back to 1830–40; see origin at ex-1, tradition

Other words from extradition

  • non·ex·tra·di·tion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for extradition

extradition

/ (ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən) /


noun
  1. the surrender of an alleged offender or fugitive to the state in whose territory the alleged offence was committed

Origin of extradition

1
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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