verb

extradite

EHK-struh-dyt

Extradite (verb) means to hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime to another country or jurisdiction for trial or punishment. Example: “The government agreed to extradite the fugitive back to Spain.”

verb

To hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime to another country or jurisdiction for trial or punishment.

"The government agreed to extradite the fugitive back to Spain."

How to use extradite

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo send a wanted criminal to another country to face justice there.

Common pairings

extradite a suspect refuse to extradite extradited to face trial

Word forms

extradited past tense, extradites singular

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Etymology

A back-formation from "extradition" — the verb was created afterward from the existing noun.

Synonyms

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deliver deport

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Rhymes for extradite

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Frequently asked questions

What does “extradite” mean?

The word “extradite” means to hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime to another country or jurisdiction for trial or punishment. In plain terms, to send a wanted criminal to another country to face justice there.

How do you pronounce “extradite”?

“Extradite” is pronounced EHK-struh-dyt (/ˈɛk.stɹəˌdaɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “extradite” in a sentence?

Here is “extradite” used in a sentence: “The government agreed to extradite the fugitive back to Spain.”

What part of speech is “extradite”?

“Extradite” is a verb.

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