extradite

American

[ek-struh-dahyt] / ˈɛk strəˌdaɪt /

verb (used with object)

extradited, extraditing

to give up (an alleged fugitive or criminal) to another state or nation at its request.
to obtain the extradition of.

extradite British

/ ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt /

verb

to surrender (an alleged offender) for trial to a foreign state
to procure the extradition of

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Other Word Forms

unextradited adjective

Etymology

Origin of extradite

First recorded in 1860–65; back formation from extradition

Example Sentences

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“We really need for this man to be extradited to Mexico eventually and stand trial.”

From Los Angeles Times

The 38-year-old Chen was extradited to his native China the following day at Beijing’s request.

From The Wall Street Journal

The court also heard how the businessmen named as having given the alleged bribes have not been charged and there have been no attempts to extradite them.

From BBC

Beijing would seek to extradite or kidnap him if he were deported to a third country.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to the FBI, he has been in hiding in Mexico for nearly 10 years, and will now be extradited back to North Carolina for trial.

From BBC

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