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extradition

American  
[ek-struh-dish-uhn] / ˌɛk strəˈdɪʃ ən /

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 British  
/ ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən /

noun

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

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extradition Cultural  

  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

Etymology

Origin of extradition

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

Example Sentences

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An arrest warrant has been issued for Peng, and an extradition warrant has been issued for Sampath.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Judge Corinne Goetzmann told the court that a warrant had been issued for Ramadan's arrest, however Switzerland does not have an extradition treaty with its neighbour.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Duggar, who is currently jailed at the Washington County Detention Center, awaits extradition to Florida.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

It is not known whether he has lodged an appeal against his extradition.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Most important, he had no intention of leaving Iceland, because of the threat of extradition to the United States.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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