extradition

[ek-struh-dish-uhn]

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.

extradition

/ ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən /

noun

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

extradition

1. 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.

Other Word Forms

• nonextradition noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of extradition¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of extradition¹

C19: from French, from Latin trāditiō a handing over; see _tradition

Example Sentences

He was remanded in custody while extradition proceedings begin and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court by video link on Thursday.

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Paradkar allegedly advised Wedding to murder the victim to prevent Wedding’s extradition to the U.S. from Mexico on the 2024 charges against him.

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Dhaka has formally requested her extradition but so far India has shown no willingness to comply.

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"Mr Lewis admitted he made a terrible mistake, did not fight extradition in the case, and paid a $5 million fine," the official told the BBC.

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His extradition comes ahead of a landmark visit by Thailand's king to Beijing - the first state visit to China by a reigning Thai monarch and a sign of deepening ties.

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Related Words

• deportation 
• expulsion