extradition

[ˌekstrəˈdɪʃ(ə)n]

extradition Definition

  • 1the action of extraditing a person accused or convicted of a crime
  • 2the process by which one country or state surrenders a person to another country or state for trial or punishment

Using extradition: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "extradition" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The country refused to agree to the extradition of the suspect.

  • Example

    The government is seeking his extradition to face charges of fraud.

  • Example

    The court approved the extradition of the criminal to the United States.

extradition Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for extradition

Phrases with extradition

  • an agreement between two countries that provides for the transfer of persons who have been accused of or convicted of a crime

    Example

    The two countries signed an extradition treaty in order to facilitate the transfer of criminals.

  • the act of extraditing a person for political reasons, such as to suppress opposition or dissent

    Example

    The government was accused of using political extradition to silence its critics.

  • a legal proceeding to determine whether a person should be extradited to another country or state

    Example

    The extradition hearing was postponed due to the defendant's health issues.

Origins of extradition

from French 'extrader', from Latin 'tradere' meaning 'to hand over'

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Summary: extradition in Brief

Extradition [ˌekstrəˈdɪʃ(ə)n] is the process of transferring a person accused or convicted of a crime from one country or state to another for trial or punishment. It involves a legal proceeding called an extradition hearing and is often governed by an extradition treaty between the countries involved. Examples include 'The government is seeking his extradition to face charges of fraud.' and 'The court approved the extradition of the criminal to the United States.'