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extradite

 

[ ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal process

To officially send someone back to their own country, especially to face trial in a court of law.

Synonyms

deport, hand over, surrender.

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Word Description / Examples
extradite

Use this term in legal and diplomatic settings when a person is sent back to their home country to face legal charges or trial.

  • The suspect will be extradited to face charges in his home country
  • The government agreed to extradite the fugitive
surrender

This term is used when someone gives up control or possession of something, often under pressure or after a conflict. It can also describe someone giving themselves up to the authorities.

  • The criminals decided to surrender to the police
  • The rebels were forced to surrender their weapons
hand over

This is a more general term that can be used in various contexts where someone or something is being given to another party, often used when something or someone is transferred formally.

  • Please hand over your completed forms at the front desk
  • The thief was handed over to the police
deport

This term is used when a person is being expelled from a country because they violated immigration laws or their presence is deemed undesirable.

  • The authorities decided to deport the illegal immigrants
  • He was deported for overstaying his visa

Examples of usage

  • The criminal was extradited to the United States to face charges for his crimes.
  • The government agreed to extradite the suspect to the neighboring country for trial.
  • The extradition treaty allows for the quick transfer of suspects between the two countries.
  • The authorities are seeking to extradite the fugitive back to his home country.
  • The extradition process can be lengthy and complex.

Translations

Translations of the word "extradite" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extraditar

🇮🇳 प्रत्यर्पित करना

🇩🇪 ausliefern

🇮🇩 ekstradisi

🇺🇦 екстрадувати

🇵🇱 ekstradować

🇯🇵 引き渡す (hik渡す)

🇫🇷 extrader

🇪🇸 extraditar

🇹🇷 iade etmek

🇰🇷 인도하다 (indohada)

🇸🇦 تسليم (tasleem)

🇨🇿 vydat

🇸🇰 vydávať

🇨🇳 引渡 (yǐndù)

🇸🇮 izročiti

🇮🇸 afhenda

🇰🇿 экстрадициялау

🇬🇪 გადაცემა (gadacema)

🇦🇿 ekstradisiya etmək

🇲🇽 extraditar

Etymology

The word 'extradite' originated in the early 19th century from the Latin word 'extradit-' (meaning 'handed over'). The concept of extradition has been present throughout history, with various agreements and treaties established between countries to facilitate the transfer of individuals accused of crimes. The process of extradition involves legal procedures and diplomatic negotiations to ensure the return of a fugitive to face justice in the country where the crime was committed.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,990 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.