noun
Uncommon
extradition
Extradition (noun) means the formal, legal handover of a suspect or convicted criminal from one country or jurisdiction to another. Example: “The two countries signed an extradition treaty decades ago.”
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The formal, legal handover of a suspect or convicted criminal from one country or jurisdiction to another.
"The two countries signed an extradition treaty decades ago."
"Her lawyers are fighting the extradition request in court."
How to use extradition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe legal process of sending someone accused of a crime to another country to be tried or punished.
Common pairings
extradition treaty
fight extradition
request extradition
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Word forms
- Plural
- extraditions
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Etymology
From French extradition, itself from Latin ex- ("out") + traditio ("handing over").
Rhymes for extradition
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Frequently asked questions
What does “extradition” mean?
The word “extradition” means the formal, legal handover of a suspect or convicted criminal from one country or jurisdiction to another. In plain terms, the legal process of sending someone accused of a crime to another country to be tried or punished.
How do you use “extradition” in a sentence?
Here is “extradition” used in a sentence: “The two countries signed an extradition treaty decades ago.”
What part of speech is “extradition”?
“Extradition” is a noun.
Where does the word “extradition” come from?
The word “extradition” comes from Latin. From French extradition, itself from Latin ex- ("out") + traditio ("handing over").
Is “extradition” a common word?
“Extradition” is an uncommon word in modern English.
