extradition
ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən
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Definition of extradition - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
surrender processofficial surrender of an alleged criminal by one jurisdiction to another
  • Extradition treaties facilitate the transfer of criminals across borders..
deportation rendition repatriation
2.
international transfertransfer of an accused person between countries
  • The treaty facilitated the extradition between the two countries.
deportation repatriation
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Expressions with extradition

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formal treaty between states setting rules for returning criminal suspects
The two countries signed an extradition agreement after several fugitives escaped abroad.
legal process to decide if someone will be handed to another country
The extradition proceedings lasted months before the judge issued a ruling.
official demand from one authority to return a wanted person for trial
The government sent an extradition request to the neighboring country.
formal agreement between states to hand over suspects or convicted criminals
The two countries signed an extradition treaty after long negotiations.
rules governing transfer of suspects or criminals between different countries or regions
Changes in extradition law affected the suspect's chances of being returned home.
legal process for handing over a wanted person between different countries or states
The judge explained the extradition procedure before approving the transfer request.

Origin of extradition

Latin, ex (out) + traditio (handing over)

Terms with extradition included in their meaning

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international law
legal requirement for extradition between countries
legal
extradition of a person to another jurisdiction
legal
Interpol notice for arrest and extradition

Examples of extradition in a sentence

  • Extradition can be a lengthy and complex process.
  • Extradition was delayed due to legal complications.
  • The suspect faced extradition to his home country.

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  1. French:extradition, ...
  2. German:Auslieferung, Auslieferungsverfahren, ...
  3. Italian:estradizione, ...
  4. Spanish:extradición, ...
  5. Portuguese:extradição, ...
  6. Chinese:引渡, ...
  7. Japanese:引き渡し, ...
  8. Arabic:تسليم, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַסְגָּרָה, הַסְגָּרָה, ...
  10. Russian:экстрадиция, ...
  11. Ukrainian:екстрадиція, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रत्यर्पण, प्रेषण, ...
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